VOLUME 13, ISSUE 15 • April 13, 2017 Neil Sperry editor. Gretchen Drew design and circulation. |
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Happy Easter LiliesThe flower of the season has a reputation with gardeners and growers: it's not an easy plant. I'll explain why, and I'll tell you how to enjoy yours to the fullest. Photo: Lovely Easter lily bloom imparts beauty and peace. |
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Show-Stopping Sedums
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Gardening This WeekendMid-April is pretty much mid-spring. It's a pivotal time in the life of a successful gardener. I've outlined the critical tasks for right now. Photo: White clover is a perennial invader in much of our state. |
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Question of the Week 1: April 13, 2017"Neil, how can I get my lawn to thicken up and be beautiful this year? That boils down to fertilizer, water, weed control and mowing. I have suggestions. Photo: Want your lawn to look full and lush? I may have some tips. |
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Question(s) of the Week 2: April 13, 2017I was covered up this past weekend with fruit questions on my radio program: Callers wondered why their fruit and pecan trees didn't bloom or produce fruit. Four in a row, all with different answers - I have them here. Photo: Pomegranate "Pleniflora' produces beautiful blooms, but no fruit. |
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And, in closingIf you think that e-gardens is a big help in your gardening endeavors, let others in your circle of friends and big spenders know about it. Click here to tell them. Remember you can join me on Facebook, in my podcasts on my website (We have added podcasts of my weekly Saturday statewide radio programs starting this past Tuesday.), via my newspaper columns and lots of other places gardeners go in the spring. If you are of the Christian faith, I wish you a happy, safe, family-oriented and church-centered Easter weekend. As a member of First United Methodist Church near Downtown McKinney, I invite you to join our family. Best sermons you'll ever hear. Fabulous music, friendly people and good-looking ushers. Happy Easter, everyone! To our Jewish friends, Happy Passover! And Happy gardening! Neil |
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