Gardening This Weekend: February 6, 2025

By Neil Sperry • February 5, 2025

It looks our brief escapes into warm weather may suffer a setback next week across much of the state. In that light, here are the things you’ll want to get …

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Microclimates in landscaping

By Neil Sperry • February 4, 2025

I had agreed to a speaking engagement at Sul Ross University in Alpine out in the Big Bend Country – Brewster County – biggest county in Texas – 1/7 the …

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Drummond Red Maple

By Steve Huddleston • February 4, 2025

Drummond red maple develops into a medium-sized to large tree up to 100 ft. tall, although the average size is 40 ft. tall and 30 ft. wide. Its leaves have …

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Q&A – Ask Neil: January 30, 2025

By Neil Sperry • January 29, 2025

(Please read these instructions carefully.)Before you post your question, please look at recent issues to see if someone else has already asked it. You might find your answer there. January …

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Bet you never heard these words said

By Neil Sperry • January 29, 2025

It dawned on me a little while back that there are some statements gardeners just seem unable to make. Here are three. If they go over well, I’ll bring a …

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Give oaks care they deserve

By Neil Sperry • January 29, 2025

Right off the bat I want to suggest that any major work done on oak trees is always best when it is under the supervision of an arborist certified by …

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Where your Valentine’s roses came from

By Neil Sperry • January 29, 2025

I always envisioned myself to be a greenhouse grower. Maybe a guy breeding new annuals or selecting new tropicals. While those things didn’t come to pass, I wouldn’t trade what …

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Gardening This Weekend – January 30, 2025

By Neil Sperry • January 29, 2025

Some things in gardening must be done within a very precise window. When that window slams shut, you’ll be left on the outside. I’m going to confine today’s listings to …

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