Lights are up, trees decorated, and our homes’ ready for the holidays. Now it’s time to step outside and enjoy Cardinals in bare trees, ripening citrus to pick and share, … Read More
Treat For Take-All Patch In Lawns
If your lawn is showing symptoms of this disease (see last week’s blog), be sure you treat with Peat Moss now followed by using Natures’ Blend this Spring. If you … Read More
Christmas Trees Have Arrived!
We are so happy to report the first Christmas trees are here and…BEAUTIFUL! The garden center is already stocked with fresh-cut trees ranging from 3ft to 12ft, and the Gill’s … Read More
Protect Your Lawn – Recent Take-All Root Rot Sightings
Take-All Root Rot (TARR), or Take-All Patch, is a serious fungal disease affecting St. Augustine and Bermuda grass lawns in the Coastal Bend. I have diagnosed 4 cases in the … Read More
Top 4 Must-Do’s for November!
Time for warm colors, berried branches, bold flowers, & gatherings. Just a few to-dos now and your garden will be ready for fun, entertaining, & relaxation! Check out our November Garden … 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
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
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
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