VOLUME 16, ISSUE 3 • January 16, 2020 Neil Sperry editor. Gretchen Drew design and circulation. |
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Gardening This WeekendVariable weather has made gardening a bit more challenging, but we're tough Texans. Here are the things that are at the tops of our lists for this weekend. Photo: Asparagus is either planted or fertilized now! Photo credit: Michigan State Univ. |
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Native Son: Everyday Miracles
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Plant of the Week: Compact NandinaI've grown this great shrub for 43 years in our rural landscape. That's long enough for me to give it the best of marks. I'll tell you why it scores so high for me. Photo: Compact nandina in the Sperry home landscape. |
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Question of the Week - Number 1: January 16, 2020"What is the best tall shrub or small tree for privacy? There is an apartment house being built behind us." I'll give my suggestions. Check to see them. Photo: Little Gem Southern magnolia is excellent tall privacy screen. |
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Question of the Week - Number 2: January 16, 2020"What will control dollar weed? We had a ton of it last year and I'm tired of pulling it. It's already coming back." Be sure that's what you really have. I'll tell you the difference and how to control both. Photo: Which is the true "dollar weed?" |
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And, in closingThat's it for e-gardens for this week, but watch for us same time next week. And
tune me in on the radio: Until next time, thanks for reading Happy gardening! |
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