Gill Garden Center + Landscape Co.
Corpus Christi, TX Garden Center
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Printable Gardening Guides
Gardening Basics
- Bed Preparation
- Care for New Landscape
- Good Water Practice for Established Trees, Shrubs, and Lawns
- Infinity Fountains
- Lawn Care
- Planting Trees, Shrubs and Groundcovers
- Success with Trees
- Tree Trimming - Proper Branch Removal
- Tree Watering Guide - Anaqua, Desert Willow, Italian Cypress, Magnolia, Mesquite, Norfolk Pine, Palms, Pecan, Possum Haw, Red Bud, TX Mountain Laurel, Vitex, Wax Myrtle, Wild Olive
- Tree Watering Guide - Live Oak, Cedar Elm, Crape Myrtle, Fan Tex Ash, Bamboo, Yaupon Holly
Problem Solving
- Beneficial Insects
- Benefits of Compost and Mulch
- Freeze Protection
- Good Water Practice for Established Trees, Shrubs, and Lawns
- Grassburs in Your Turf
- Lawn Care
- Organic Pest Control: Mole Repellent
- Pet Friendly Gardening
- Weed Control Plan
- What to Do About These Sprouts Under My Oak Tree?
- Plants, The Perfect Rx For Clean Air
Planting Guides
- Annuals
- Annuals for Fall and Winter
- Annuals for Spring and Summer
- Azaleas
- Bromeliads
- Bulbs for Fall
- Bulbs for Spring
- Container Gardening
- Floratam Grass
- Fruit Trees
- Herbs
- Ivy
- Onions
- Planting Trees, Shrubs and Groundcovers
- Roses
- Succulents
- Success with Trees
- Tomato Varieties
- Tomatoes for Fall
- Tomatoes for Spring
- Vegetables in Containers
- Vegetables for Spring
- Vegetables for Fall
- Watergardens
Monthly Garden Guides
Video Tips
Wyatt’s Planting Basics [VIDEO]
Since the freeze, we’ve all been busy cleaning up, waiting […]
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Citrus Tree Planting Guide [VIDEO]
Many citrus trees around the Coastal Bend appear damaged after […]
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Freeze Remedy: Palm Trees [VIDEO]
Several varieties of palm trees likely suffered damage in the […]
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Grow Food Everywhere – James Gill’s Intro to Container Gardening
You can grow food just about anywhere in just about […]
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Houseplants that Bring Good Luck!
2024 is almost here! Will you be eating your black-eyed peas and […]
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Gill’s Holiday Hours
Wishing everyone a happy & healthy holiday with family & friends! We’ll […]
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Winter Watering Do’s and Don’ts
Over the past couple weeks, we’ve talked to lots of customers about […]
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12 Gift Ideas for the Gardeners on Your List
Gill’s is here to be your holiday stress antidote! Come take a […]
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Top 6 Gardening Must-Do’s for December 2023
December is here! These last few weeks of 2023 are sure to […]
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Happy Thanksgiving for Caterpillars?
Have you noticed lots of holes and chunks missing from the leaves […]
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Christmas Trees are Here + Care Tips
We’re happy to report that Christmas trees are here and they look….WOW!! […]
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What’s This GUNK on My Plants?!
Over the past week, we’ve talked to a lot of customers about […]
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Top 6 Gardening Must-Do’s in November 2023
November is one of our most beautiful months in South Texas – […]
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4 Important Tips for Fall Flower Planting
It’s full-on FALL FLOWER TIME here at Gill’s! Time to add new […]
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Lawn Replacement Ideas for Texas Native Plant Week
In honor of Texas Native Plant Week, we’re celebrating at Gill’s with […]
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Time to Fertilize Lawns and Landscapes! Here’s How…
After a long summer, the recent rains and cooler temps have worked […]
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