Time to break out the cool weather wardrobe? Well maybe not quite…LOL! It IS time to start doing those cool weather gardening things. October is prime time for planting, feeding, … Read More
October Garden Guide
(Click to Expand) Trees, shrubs, and perennials get a great bonus when planted in fall. South Texas enjoys relatively warm soil temperatures through fall and winter, and cooler air temperatures … Read More
Tips For Beautiful Flowers
As the Fall season comes around, so does a breath of new flowers to plant. Annuals like Impatiens, Violas, Begonia, Petunias, Snapdragons, & Lobelia are some local favorites. Warm days … Read More
How to Fuel Your Hungry Hummingbirds
If you spend any time outdoors and have anything blooming red, there’s a good chance you’ve got hummingbirds buzzing around. It’s that time of year when hummers begin their migratory … Read More
Top 5 Must Do’s for September
It’s time to refresh and take a breath of fresh air. September is the start of Autumn. Pleasant weather, cool fronts, & rain are on the way; all things you … Read More
Top 5 Must Do’s for August
August is the homestretch to that next great planting season…Fall! So, no surprise August is about getting ready for cooler days ahead while keeping everything hydrated and pretty. Check out … Read More
Top 5 Must Do’s for June!
Summer’s switch is turned on with tropical breezes and azure skies, as the calendar page flips to June. It’s a beautiful time to enjoy cool drinks, pretty plants, & the … Read More
Staff Pick: Stacy’s Monarch Butterflies
I’m usually hard at work in the accounting office here at Gill’s, but I’m the first one outside to greet a new truck of plants to pick things to try … Read More
Top 5 Must-Do’s for May!
It’s Fiesta time around the Coastal Bend! Cinco de Mayo, Buc Days, Mom’s Day, Beach to Bay, Memorial Day & graduations bring us together in our beautiful city. So…get ready … Read More
It’s Arbor Day – Find the Right Trees and Start Planting!
The saying goes “the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second-best time is now.” Well we say it is always time to plant a tree! … Read More