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Unmistakably Beautiful Antique Roses

gillnurseryMay 12, 2016Garden Design, Plant Spotlight1 Comment

If you want an old fashioned rose, come in and get them while they’re here! Unlike shrub roses, antique roses have a full rich fragrance, and often have a much … Read More

To Win In The Plant World, Grab The Sunlight Before Your Neighbors

gillnurseryMarch 3, 2016Garden Design, Timely Tips, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

In the plant world, the most common way to win the game of life is “grab the sunlight before your neighbors.” The tips of the branches produce a hormone that … Read More

Best For Bees!

gillnurseryOctober 22, 2015Birds, Butterflies, and Bees, Garden Design, Veggies, Fruits, and Herbs1 Comment

A lot of folks are asking how to get their tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers to put on more fruit. The answer might be as simple as you need more … Read More

Recap: Hummingbird Garden Talk

gillnurserySeptember 17, 2015Birds, Butterflies, and Bees, Garden Design3 Comments

This past Saturday, I gave a quick talk about attracting Hummingbirds into your garden, so I figured I’d give a quick recap of hummingbird gardens in case you missed it! … Read More

Fall Is Wildflower Time

gillnurserySeptember 3, 2015Color for the Season, Garden DesignLeave a Comment

That first cool front in September sure does feel good. And with the new season comes new flowers and time to get back outside and garden. In south Texas September … Read More

The Importance of Crop Rotation

gillnurseryAugust 6, 2015Garden Design, Timely Tips, Veggies, Fruits, and Herbs4 Comments

Last week we talked about preparing the vegetable garden by pulling the leftover plants and weeds and turning in plenty of new compost. Next we need to think about what we … Read More

Not Quite Ready to Plant?

gillnurseryAugust 6, 2015Garden Design, Veggies, Fruits, and Herbs25 Comments

If you are not going to plant into your newly prepped vegetable gardens right away, please be sure to keep them moist and mulched. By doing this, you will prevent the … Read More

A Blank Slate: Starting A New Landscape

gillnurseryJuly 2, 2015Garden Design1 Comment

I recently moved into a new house, and after living in apartments for years, I was so excited to have a real garden! Our new home had green plants, but only … Read More

Backyard Drainage Problems + Solutions

gillnurseryJune 4, 2015Garden Design, Lawn Care, Problem Solving, Uncategorized2 Comments

I’ve had quite a few calls recently about back yard drainage problems. The first two solutions people tend to ask about are “French drains” or filling the low spots. These … Read More

Create Your Own Garden Paradise

gillnurseryMay 28, 2015Garden DesignLeave a Comment

Sights, sounds, and smells of nature are all relaxing. For sights, think about plants to attract birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds. They are so fun to watch as they move from … Read More

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