VOLUME 13, ISSUE 52 • December 28, 2017 Neil Sperry editor. Gretchen Drew design and circulation. |
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African Violets Definitely Achievable!They have a reputation of being hard to grow, but African violets need not scare you away. I'll give a quick trip through the steps. Photo: African violets come in a wide range of colors - and yes, you can grow them! |
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Gardening This Weekend
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Short Trees for Small SpacesEver find yourself wishing you'd planted something a little bit smaller? It certainly happens with shade trees, and I have suggestions on five types that fit smaller lots. Photo: Little Gem magnolias represent the best of the small trees. |
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Question of the Week Number 1: December 28, 2017"Neil, We have several tall nandinas that need to be pruned back from our windows. How and when should we do it so we can still enjoy the berries?" I'll give you my solution. Photo: Follow the unusual pruning guidelines for nandinas. |
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Question of the Week Number 2: December 28, 2017"Neil, why are my live oaks, azaleas and roses losing their leaves?" Easy answer, and I have it for you if you'll just click through to see it. Photo: Reblooming azaleas flowering January 3 a couple of years ago. Note yellowing leaves. |
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And, in closingIf you enjoyed this issue of e-gardens, please share it with your friends. And be watching same time, same e-mailbox next week for the first issue of 2018. Until then, please join me on the radio, via my podcasts, in almost 20 Texas newspapers, on Facebook, and on my website. I'm sure we'll be grabbing a burger somewhere this weekend, and we'll look for you in church this coming Sunday. Until next week, thanks for reading. Happy New Year, and Happy Gardening! |
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