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Effective Natural Solutions for Repelling Mosquitoes

gillnurseryJune 4, 2020Problem Solving, Timely Tips2 Comments

Recent rains are WONDERFUL for our gardens and landscapes, but they also bring unwanted pests:  mosquitoes. Before dousing yourself and your gardens with sprays, learn about using plants and other … Read More

Protect Garden-Friendly Creatures

gillnurseryMay 21, 2020Birds, Butterflies, and Bees2 Comments

On occasion, we hear new gardeners (kids and adults) being fearful of the creatures that live in our outdoor spaces. Almost everyone loves birds & butterflies – I’m talking about … Read More

What’s Eating My Food Garden? 3 Bad Bugs, 1 Solution

gillnurseryApril 16, 2020Problem Solving, Timely Tips10 Comments

These three insect groups are or will be the source of many gardeners’ angst this Spring. All three can do serious damage to food gardens from chowing on leaves to … Read More

Beneficial Bugs to Safely Eliminate Pests!

gillnurseryMarch 14, 2019Best Practices, Problem Solving, Timely Tips7 Comments

Spring is here again, and as plants and flowers wake up, so do unwanted guests such as aphids and fleas. Some of the most effective ways to eliminate these pests … Read More

Be Proactive Against Pests by Being Dormant

gillnurseryMarch 7, 2018Problem Solving, Timely Tips4 Comments

Spring is upon us once again and with that comes the flush of new growth followed by the awakening of hungry insects! One good product to help keep your new young … Read More

Mealybugs Are Here!

gillnurseryJuly 17, 2017Problem Solving2 Comments

Mealybugs are here! Look on the tips, stems, and undersides of the leaves for these white insects clustered together. If they go unnoticed for a short period of time , … Read More

Does Your Jatropha Have Soft Scale?

gillnurseryJune 29, 2017Problem Solving

Take a close look at the stems and leaves of your Jatropha. Do you see large white clumps of soft scale? This insect begins along the stems looking like a … Read More

Nasturtiums: Edible Beauties

gillnurseryNovember 3, 2016Color for the Season, Plant Spotlight, Veggies, Fruits, and Herbs3 Comments

With cooler months finally upon us, now is the time for planting some of my favorite winter annuals, one being the ever vibrant, versatile and easy to grow Nasturtium. Here … Read More

Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya, Oh My!

gillnurseryOctober 25, 2016Problem SolvingLeave a Comment

Zika – slight fever and joint pain, but causing serious birth defects. Dengue – fever, headache, back and joint pain, some fatalities. Chikungunya – fever, back and joint pain, headache, … Read More

What’s Bugging You Now?

gillnurseryOctober 12, 2016Problem SolvingLeave a Comment

There are so many different problems that homeowners may face in their yard. Most recently, chinch bugs, followed by armyworms, in lawns, and now caterpillars chewing the leaves off live … Read More

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