The Elusive Red Bluebonnet

By Neil Sperry • March 31, 2014

In 1984 Dr. Jerry Parsons, along with the late Carroll Abbott of Green Horizons Wildflower Seeds in Kerrville, announced a search for variations in bluebonnets that would allow them to …

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Coping With Freeze Damage

By Neil Sperry • February 26, 2014

I assess damage in my own plants slowly and cautiously. Here are the steps I follow. When I first realize a plant has been damaged, I consider the species. In …

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Aftermath of the Storm

By Neil Sperry • December 11, 2013

Yep. Our trees took a beating in last week’s ice storm. How we work to help them in the next several months will go a long way in determining whether …

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Rose Rosette Virus Update

By Neil Sperry • September 24, 2013

Important Note: Current observations of the Rose Rosette Virus outbreaks have shown them to be almost exclusively in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. It certainly shows up elsewhere, as you’ll read, …

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Gray Leaf Spot Outbreak

By Neil Sperry • June 12, 2013

Gray leaf spot is rampant in Texas currently. This photo from a reader is one of the worst examples I’ve ever seen. Viewed from afar, the affected turf shows irregular …

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Garden Tip from May 28

By Neil Sperry • May 28, 2013

Grasshoppers are running rampant in parts of Texas already. Warm fall weather followed by cool springs will lead to their increases. Sound familiar? Also, they will be much worse near …

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Sperry Backyard

By Neil Sperry • May 17, 2013

Ever wonder what to do when you have lots of shade? Here is information Neil has posted on his Facebook page, under “Notes.” If your trees grow the way you …

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Gold Star Esperanza

By gdrew • May 17, 2013

First brought to us by our friend and fine plantsman Greg Grant, this tough plant is native to Southwest Texas. It’s winter-hardy in the southern half of the state, and …

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