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Question of the Week – Number 2

By Neil Sperry • February 19, 2021

“Neil, can we put fireplace ashes into our compost and garden?” This is a question that thousands are asking this week after fireplaces have been a main source of heat …

Question of the Week – Number 1

By Neil Sperry • February 19, 2021

“Does this power cold spell change when we should apply pre-emergent weedkillers in the spring?” Three weeks ago everyone was talking about what a mild winter we were having. Would …

Question of the Week: February 4, 2021

By Neil Sperry • February 3, 2021

“When and how do I prune my rose bushes?” The rule of thumb is that bush roses are pruned by 50 percent, and that that pruning needs to be done …

Question of the Week – Number Three: January 28, 2021

By Neil Sperry • January 27, 2021

“Neil. Neil! Neil!!! Is it time to apply pre-emergents yet?” I’m smiling as I write this. If we get a few days of warm weather, there are folks who are …

Question of the Week – Number Two: January 28, 2021

By Neil Sperry • January 27, 2021

“I think I have dollarweed in my St. Augustine. It’s crowding out the lawn. What will control it, and when should I apply it?” Start by identifying the weed accurately. …

Question of the Week – Number One: January 28, 2021

By Neil Sperry • January 27, 2021

“We recently had a large Shumard red oak (3-foot soil ball) planted in our landscape. What should I do to ensure its success?” Several things will help. Some may have …

Question of the Week – Number Two: January 21, 2021

By Neil Sperry • January 20, 2021

“What can I do to discourage rabbits in my landscape and garden? They are wrecking all of my plants.” If I had an answer to this one, I might get …

Question of the Week – Number One: January 21, 2021

By Neil Sperry • January 20, 2021

“How can I prevent nandinas from spreading? I love their look, color and texture, but I need to keep them in bounds.” The original landscaping nandina was commonly called “heavenly …

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