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Protect Trunks from Human Invaders

By Neil Sperry • November 24, 2019

Trees’ trunks come in all colors and textures. Once the trees lose their leaves we begin to realize there’s a lot of beauty to enjoy in their bark and growth …

Living Christmas Trees – Fact or Fiction?

By Neil Sperry • November 24, 2019

I’ve written probably a dozen newspaper columns on this topic over the years. I’ve certainly addressed it on the air a lot more times than that. But I’ve changed my …

Some Bricks are Better

By Neil Sperry • November 24, 2019

When I was a teenager, I built my family a short sidewalk. I’d torn down an old Gulf gas station and salvaged all of the bricks. I’ve always had a …

Gardening This Weekend: November 28, 2019

By Neil Sperry • November 24, 2019

In case you have a little time between shopping outings, let’s list things you might want to get done in your landscape and garden. PLANT• Pansies, violas, pinks, ornamental cabbage …

Songbirds – So Much to Learn

By Neil Sperry • November 20, 2019

We live in a pecan and oak forest along a streambed that’s usually dry, but that can run 6 feet deep in a heavy rain. It’s the perfect place for …

Zebra Plant Growers Earn Their Stripes

By Neil Sperry • November 18, 2019

I fell in love with zebra plants when I was a kid. Honestly, it’s hard to imagine any plant being any more spectacular, either of foliage or flower. But they’re …

Gardening This Weekend: November 21, 2019

By Neil Sperry • November 18, 2019

Hopefully you’ll have some good weather over the weekend that will allow you to tidy things up before Thanksgiving. You’ll be amazed at how little effort it takes to makes …

Gardening This Weekend: November 14, 2019

By Neil Sperry • November 12, 2019

So far November has been rather unpleasant for plant people. But there’s hope that somewhat warmer weather is right around the corner. Here’s a checklist of things you’ll want to …

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