Question of the Week – Number 2: December 2, 2021

By Neil Sperry • November 30, 2021

“Why doesn’t my yaupon holly have many berries this year? It’s had berries annually for many years.” The evidence of last February’s record cold continues. Our hollies were getting ready …

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Question of the Week – Number 1: December 2, 2021

By Neil Sperry • November 30, 2021

“When is the best time to transplant a seedling tree in my landscape?” All “woody” plants (trees and shrubs) must be transplanted while they are dormant. That means during the …

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Question of the Week – Number 2: November 25, 2021

By Neil Sperry • November 22, 2021

“Neil, I need a tall screen along the edge of my property. What would you suggest? Are bamboo and redtips options?” This question actually came up three times on my …

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Question of the Week – Number 1: November 25, 2021

By Neil Sperry • November 22, 2021

“My red oak has dead limbs in its top. Can I leave them to see if they will leaf out in the spring?” They aren’t going to leaf out. If …

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Question of the Week: November 18, 2021

By Neil Sperry • November 17, 2021

“Is this a fungus on my corn plant? If so, what should I use to spray it?” Any time you have tip or edge burn of leaves, whether it’s a …

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Question of the Week: November 11, 2021

By Neil Sperry • November 10, 2021

“Should I trim my bougainvillea and hibiscus plants back before I put them into the garage for the winter?” Yes, for the trimming. Reshape them into more manageable form before …

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A Few Fun Facts

By Neil Sperry • November 3, 2021

I posed a few questions that gardeners ask in the hopes that you might enjoy reading their answers. I guess we’ll find out together. What’s the difference between a “cactus” …

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Questions of the Week: November 2, 2021

By Neil Sperry • November 1, 2021

“Is it too late for these several gardening tasks?” These are the questions folks have been asking me over the past week or two. Let me address them in short …

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