VOLUME 12, ISSUE 35 • September 29, 2016 Neil Sperry editor. Gretchen Drew design and circulation. |
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Gardening This WeekendWhat's on your docket for the first weekend of October? Football? Not here. Festivals. Not here. Flowers and foliage. Yep. Here. See the early-October rollover to a bunch of new things to get done. Photo: Bath's Pinks are beautiful in bloom in spring and can be divided in fall. |
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A Bad Dose of UglyFall webworms have hit Texas trees the past couple of weeks, and they aren't very attractive. But should you spray? Or is there a better solution? How much harm do they do? Photo: Fall webworms on a redbud along our driveway earlier this week. |
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Lawn Questions of the SeasonOver the years I've heard two tons of questions about lawns during October. I've assembled several of the most critical to feature here now. I'll almost guarantee one or more will cross your lips soon. Photo: Fall lawn care brings some special considerations. |
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Question of the Week"Neil, my Shumard red oak has huge roots on the surface of the soil. Has the soil eroded? Advice?" This is one of the most common questions I'm asked month-in and month-out. You might be surprised at my answer. Photo: Large roots of a mature Shumard red oak. |
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And, in closingThat's what we have for you this week here in e-gardens. If you enjoyed it, click the "Share" link at the bottom. Please join me in welcoming a brand new advertiser, my longtime friends and radio and website advertisers, Dallas Plumbing. They're a 4th generation family business founded in 1903. Great to have them aboard! Join me on Facebook, my website, on radio and right here next week. Until then Happy Gardening! Neil |
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