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Question of the Week: January 14, 2021

By Neil Sperry • January 12, 2021

“Why is my azalea plant losing so many leaves? They turn yellow, then they fall off.” We actually have several types of plants that do this every winter. They’re known …

Question of the Week – Number Two: January 7, 2021

By Neil Sperry • January 5, 2021

“I understand that winter is the time to dig and move trees in my landscape. We are adding onto our house, and I have a few plants I would like …

Question of the Week – Number One: January 7, 2021

By Neil Sperry • January 5, 2021

“I’ve let my boxwoods grow too tall (50 inches). Can I cut them back to 30 inches? If so, when and how? I had a similar question here relative to …

Question of the Week – Number Three: December 3, 2020

By Neil Sperry • December 2, 2020

“Why doesn’t my yaupon holly have any berries? I bought it to have red berries in the winter. Do I need a second plant nearby?” I’m going to back into …

Question of the Week – Number Two: December 3, 2020

By Neil Sperry • December 2, 2020

I’m new to composting and backyard gardening. I harvested all of my fallen tree leaves. What can I do to speed up the compost so it will be ready by …

Question of the Week – Number One: December 3, 2020

By Neil Sperry • December 2, 2020

“What is the best way to protect my tender plants from extreme cold?” People often think about constructing some kind of little greenhouse over their plants and maybe putting a …

Question of the Week – Number Three: November 24, 2020

By Neil Sperry • November 24, 2020

Question:“Why do the leaves on my Shumard red oak not fall like leaves on other trees? They turn brown and hang on through much of the winter.” This is an …

Question of the Week – Number Two: November 24, 2020

By Neil Sperry • November 24, 2020

“I have Texas sage bushes that are 6 to 7 feet tall. I’d like to reduce their height by 2 to 3 feet. When and how can I do that?” …

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