Neil Sperry, Author at Neil Sperry's GARDENS

Showers of sunflowers

By Neil Sperry • July 22, 2025

They germinate and start growing with the first warm days of mid-spring. In fields, roadsides, even gardens. They’re native annual sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), and they grow just about everywhere. You’ll ...

Q&A – Ask Neil: July 24, 2025

By Neil Sperry • July 22, 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. July ...

Backyard makeover — from humdrum to backyard fun: Part 1 – by Diane Morey Sitton

By Diane Morey Sitton • July 22, 2025

It’s summer and backyards beckon. But it’s not just patios, porches and poolsides that promise summer fun. Whether small or spacious, sunny or shady, almost any backyard can be quickly ...

Gardening This Weekend: July 24, 2025

By Neil Sperry • July 22, 2025

My goal is to help you tend to the most critical gardening tasks of the weekend so you can get back into the house as quickly as possible. The older ...

Native Son: Goodbye

By Steven Chamblee • July 17, 2025

Dear Neil, Been thinking about this letter for a long time … still, my words seem as evasive as dragonflies. First and foremost, thank you. Thank you for the opportunities, ...

Native Son – July 2025: Just a Little Garden Bench

By Steven Chamblee • July 16, 2025

I was visiting a private garden one day, accompanied by two busloads of other garden writers—ironically, each of us trying to get photos of the garden with no one else ...

Gardening This Weekend: July 17, 2025

By Neil Sperry • July 16, 2025

If you can spend 15-30 minutes per day tending to your landscape and garden, I believe you can accomplish the tasks I’ve outlined below. To be honest, that does not ...

Q&A – Ask Neil: July 17, 2025

By Neil Sperry • July 16, 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. July ...

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