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Ironing your plants

By Neil Sperry • May 13, 2026

We’ve talked before here about the major fertilizer elements nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. And, you probably know about the other nutrients plants need in lesser amounts including calcium, magnesium, and ...

Q&A – Ask Neil: May 14, 2026

By Neil Sperry • May 13, 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. May ...

Ever-lovin’ Larkspurs

By Neil Sperry • May 13, 2026

They’re native to cool-winter, warm-summer areas of Europe, so they feel right at home here in Texas. Reseeding larkspurs may be the best of our heirloom pass-along annuals, given from ...

GardenScapes celebrates spring – by Diane Morey Sitton

By Diane Morey Sitton • May 13, 2026

Imagine! A secret garden filled with bromeliads and other tropical plants; lime green planter boxes overflowing with veggies, herbs and flowers; arbors laden with roses and flowering vines; and a ...

Gardening This Weekend: May 14, 2026

By Neil Sperry • May 13, 2026

Here’s my list of things gardeners should do over the next several days. See how it compares with yours. PLANT• Crape myrtles. They’re arriving by the dozens in your favorite ...

Q&A – Ask Neil: May 7, 2026

By Neil Sperry • May 5, 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. April ...

Protect crape myrtles now

By Neil Sperry • May 5, 2026

I’ve been working with crape myrtles most of my now-lengthy career. It’s been grand to see named varieties enter the picture so that we now can anticipate mature sizes and ...

Easier Landscapes

By Neil Sperry • May 5, 2026

I’ve grouped my tips toward easier landscaping into several main categories. Let’s see how they read. • Start with a plan. You wouldn’t build a house without a blueprint. You ...

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