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Anthuriums Astound

By Neil Sperry • January 25, 2023

They aren’t easy. But they are spectacular! These tropical beauties from Central America (other species from South America) are common in houseplant sales areas in flower shops, nurseries and groceries …

Fast Growth Is Not Good Growth

By Neil Sperry • January 24, 2023

People are determined that they must have “fast-growing” shade trees. This is, after all, Texas. Temperatures are high here and that summer sun beats down on our homes and landscapes …

Gardening This Weekend: January 26, 2023

By Neil Sperry • January 24, 2023

There was a day, back in December and early January, when you could let things slide for another day, maybe even a week. But buds are popping and spring isn’t …

Try Not to Feel It!

By Neil Sperry • January 17, 2023

Smell a violet. Touch a sensitive briar and watch its leaves close. Stroke the leaves of a lamb’s ear. They’re all ways we put our senses to work in our …

Measures of Time in the Garden

By Neil Sperry • January 17, 2023

Ways we gardeners can determine the time and the seasons… • Our plants are our prime means of determining the seasons. You can look out a window and get a …

Gardening This Weekend: January 19, 2023

By Neil Sperry • January 17, 2023

You may not think of January as a prime gardening month, but there are critical tasks that can only be done now. Take a quick look. PLANT• Relocate established trees …

Colorful Suggestions

By Neil Sperry • January 10, 2023

A friend who was in charge of huge beds of color at a major public garden once showed me the plans for that color for the upcoming 52 weeks. She …

These plants will grow on you

By Neil Sperry • January 10, 2023

You’re familiar with terrestrial plants. Almost all plants fit into this group. Stems, leaves, flowers and fruit are all borne above ground. Roots grow down into the soil. We’re OK …

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