Neil Sperry, Author at Neil Sperry's GARDENS

Extreme heat and trees – by Steve Houser

By Steve Houser • August 26, 2026

Texas trees are no strangers to hot summers, but too much heat for too long can cause problems. Extreme temperatures hotter than 104F can slow or stop a tree from ...

Q&A – Ask Neil: August 27, 2026

By Neil Sperry • August 26, 2026

(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. August ...

Asian jasmine of a different color

By Neil Sperry • August 26, 2026

Anyone who has gardened for more than a few minutes in almost any part of Texas is familiar with the robust dark green foliage of Asian jasmine. It came into ...

Gardening This Weekend: August 27, 2026

By Neil Sperry • August 26, 2026

These are the things you might want to put on the list for this final weekend of August. PLANT• Fall vegetables. Finish up Cole crops (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, ...

Putting the WOW in gardens – by Diane Morey Sitton

By Diane Morey Sitton • August 25, 2026

No matter what size, shape or style, there are ways to add WOW factors to your garden that will transform it from boring to beautiful. And the task is easier ...

Q&A – Ask Neil: August 20, 2026

By Neil Sperry • August 18, 2026

(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. August ...

Late-season weeds

By Neil Sperry • August 17, 2026

Most folks who subscribe to e-gardens aren’t fans of weeds in their lawns. Here are two things you can do this time of year to avoid those nightmares. Roadside asters…These ...

Gregg’s mistflower is an unsung hero

By Neil Sperry • August 17, 2026

I’ve seen this plant blooming natively in rocky settings in the western half of our state in the summer. Fact is, its native range extends from Southwest Texas into northern ...

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