Have you ever wondered why everything looks so green after a thunderstorm? The air in the atmosphere is 78% nitrogen. Plants require nitrogen to grow, but are unable to absorb … Read More
How Do I Revive My March Lawn?
The 2 days of freezing weather did not help our lawns at all, but I think there may be more happening than just the cold weather. I am hearing customers … Read More
February Garden Guide
Read: Top 5 Must Do’s for February! 1. Now is the time to apply pre-emergent weed control to your lawn. We recommend Weed and Grass Stopper with Dimension or Broadleaf … Read More
Top Five Tips for a Beautiful Lawn
1. Fertilize in Fall. It’s great to fertilize in spring, and again early summer, but fall fertilization is probably the most important of all, and the most neglected. September 15 … Read More
Time To Fertilize for Fall
Anytime between mid-September to mid-November is prime time to fertilize the lawn, trees, shrubs, vines and groundcovers. Fertilizing while it is still warm is best because plants are still in their active growing … Read More
Time To Fertilize For Fall
Anytime between mid-September to mid-November is prime time to fertilize the lawn, trees, shrubs, vines and groundcovers. Fertilizing while it is still warm is best because plants are still in their active growing … Read More
Water Only Once A Week, Pick Your Day!
This new flyer from the City Of Corpus Christi explains our current landscape water guidelines. We’re happy we are able to pick the one day of the week that works … Read More
10 Tips For A Beautiful Summer South Texas Landscape
1. Proper Watering – This is the most important of all. Water slow and deep to make sure at least one inch of water is applied to all established lawn and landscape plants for our long hot summers. Smaller bedding plants such as annual color and perennial beds will require a second supplemental watering since they have a smaller root system.
All About Orchids!
Emily, a Landscape Design Assistant here at Gill’s, loves orchids. Before joining us, she worked at the Naples Botanical Gardens in Naples, Florida, growing orchids. Emily, pictured here, shares her … Read More
Got weeds in your lawn?
Now is the time to kill any weeds that have popped up in the lawn. The weather needs to be warm and sunny for 3-5 days with no rain or … Read More