The Burr Oak is one of the fastest-growing and largest of all the Oaks in Texas. Aside from Cottonwoods, Burr Oaks are the only deciduous tree in Texas that can … Read More
Top 5 Must Do’s for October
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
Best Tips for Planting Trees this Fall
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 direct the new … 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
Weird and Wild Conversation Plants at Gill’s!
Are you looking for a conversation plant? Something out of the ordinary? Well check out these weird and wild plants to spark a conversation with all your plant friends! Dwarf … Read More
Summer Bugs: To Treat or Not to Treat?
Webbing on tree bark, white stuff on plants, & what’s cutting circles in my leaves? Bark Lice: Good We get lots of calls about webbing on tree trunks this time … Read More
Unique Port A History: The Farley Boat Planters
On Mother’s Day, James and I got up before the sun to head to the beach to catch some early morning waves at Packery. After an hour or so, as … 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
Mother’s Day Message in a Bottle!
Years ago, my mother-in-law, Ruth Bayne Gill, aka “Bayne”, bought a parcel of land on Mill Creek, between Vanderpool and Medina, Texas. It’s a beautiful piece of Texas Hill Country, … Read More
Possumhaw: No Flashy Blooms, but Oh My Gosh, What Pleasure This Tree Brings Me!
James and I have a small courtyard off our kitchen and master bath, thanks to an architect friend’s brilliant idea some 20 years ago. Once construction was complete, James laid … Read More