VOLUME 14, ISSUE 7 • February 15, 2018 Neil Sperry editor. Gretchen Drew design and circulation. |
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Flowering Quince is the FirstFor most of us it's the first shrub to bloom in the landscape. But this popular old-timer needs to be used carefully. I'll tell you why. Photo: Nothing cheers a late-winter day better than flowering quince in full bloom. |
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Fabulous FoliageSometimes foliage is more spectacular than flowers. I've brought you three plants that caught my eye recently in a Metroplex nursery. A little "Show and Tell" by the Sperry. Photo: Moon Valley pilea is little-known but grown for its wonderful color, texture. |
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Question of the Week: February 15, 2018"Neil, I have all kinds of weeds out in my lawn. How can I get rid of them?" For most it won't be difficult, but let's sort through the facts. Photo: Broadleafed weeds you may be seeing soon in your lawn. |
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Gardening This WeekendI like to think of the middle of February as the beginning of real spring. Unfortunately, the weather doesn't always agree. But it's a mental thing for me, and I've outlined the things I think about doing right now. Photo: Mid-February is rose-pruning time across Texas. |
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And, in closingThat's all the e-gardens we have for you this time, but a new shipment will arrive in less than a week. Be watching your e-mailbox for us to roll in. In the meantime, if you find e-gardens helpful, please help beat the drums for us. Please copy this link http://neilsperry.com/e-gardens/ and paste it into your social media pages. Encourage your friends to sign up now! (Big THANKS for that!) I'll be watching for you at my website and on my Facebook page. I'll be waiting for you on the radio and in the newspaper. And our grandson and I will hold the door for you at church this Sunday (we're ushering). Until next week, thanks for reading. Happy Gardening! |
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