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Video Tips

Wyatt’s Planting Basics [VIDEO]

March 18, 2021

Since the freeze, we’ve all been busy cleaning up, waiting […]

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Citrus Tree Planting Guide [VIDEO]

March 11, 2021

Many citrus trees around the Coastal Bend appear damaged after […]

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Freeze Remedy: Palm Trees [VIDEO]

February 25, 2021

Several varieties of palm trees likely suffered damage in the […]

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Freeze Remedy: How to Save Philodendrons

February 23, 2021
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Freeze Remedy: Initial Assessments

February 23, 2021
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Grow Food Everywhere – James Gill’s Intro to Container Gardening

February 11, 2021

You can grow food just about anywhere in just about […]

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Gardening Blog Archive

Christmas Trees are Here + Care Tips

November 15, 2023

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?!

November 9, 2023

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 1, 2023

November is one of our most beautiful months in South Texas – […]

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4 Important Tips for Fall Flower Planting

October 25, 2023

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

October 17, 2023

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…

October 11, 2023

After a long summer, the recent rains and cooler temps have worked […]

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Pink Gerbera Daisies and Pink Kalanchoes to Support Breast Cancer Awareness!

October 5, 2023

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’ve partnered with FIRST FRIDAY, […]

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Top 5 Gardening Must-Dos for October 2023

September 28, 2023

Fall is OUR ABSOLUTE BEST TIME for planting veggies, trees, flowers, and […]

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Tree Planting 101 with John Wood of Tree Amigos – This Saturday 9/16/23!

September 13, 2023

We’re back this Saturday at 10am with another event here at Gill’s! […]

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Kids Fall Seed Starting Workshop – This Saturday 9/9/23!

September 6, 2023

We are so excited to kick off our fall planting season with […]

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Top 7 Gardening Must-Do’s for September 2023

August 31, 2023

Say hello to our BEST gardening season here in the Coastal Bend! […]

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Simple Solution for Watering Stressed Trees!

August 17, 2023

Are your mature trees struggling this summer? We’ve noticed a lot of […]

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