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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

Resist The Temptation To Prune! Spring Flowers & Garden Prep

January 9, 2015

Prepare Your Spring Gardens!  Now’s the time to prepare the soil with fresh compost […]

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Plant Hardy Trees & Shrubs Now! Winter Worn Tropicals – Thoughts On Winter Watering

December 19, 2014

No Need To Wait… Plant Hardy Trees And Shrubs Now! The roots […]

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Living Christmas Trees + Bugs On Your Garden Greens + A Cedar Elm Note

December 4, 2014

Our Thoughts On Living Christmas Trees: There are some great alternatives to […]

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How To Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh, Cold Damage, House Plants For The Holidays

November 28, 2014

What to do with cold damage on your plants: I have cold […]

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How to Knock Out Brown Patch & Fire Ants

November 13, 2014

Brown Patch Fungus In Lawns With all the recent rains, cool nights […]

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James’ Chiltepin

November 6, 2014

James’ Chiltepin: “This lovely little pepper is either Heaven or Hell, depending […]

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Oak tree caterpillars, rust on plumeria, success with pansies…

November 6, 2014

Oak Tree Caterpillars Be on the look-out for oak tree caterpillars in […]

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How To Trim Your Fall Crysanthemums For A Second Bloom

October 30, 2014

   

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Beneficial Insects, Amaryllis & Paperwhite Bulbs

October 30, 2014

Impatiens & Wildflower Seeds Get ’em in the ground now! Plant Impatiens […]

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Tips for Leafcutter Bees, Cabbage Loopers and Fall Veggie Feeding

October 16, 2014

Don’t Worry About Leafcutter Bees! Leaf cutters always cut extremely neat semi-circles […]

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How to Handle Caterpillars, Brown Patch and more

October 16, 2014

Caterpillars In The Lawn: Sod Web Worms and Army Worms are eating […]

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