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

By Neil Sperry • November 24, 2020

“What is this thorny vine that is clambering all over plants on some land we just bought? How can we get rid of it before we build?” My wife and …

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Question of the Week: November 19, 2020

By Neil Sperry • November 18, 2020

“Why did my pears, apple, wisteria and Carolina jessamine all have flowers this fall? Do I need to worry about spring blooms?” Those plants typically all bloom coming out of …

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Question of the Week – Number Two: November 12, 2020

By Neil Sperry • November 10, 2020

“What will kill clover in my lawn without harming the lawngrass?” You will need a broadleafed weedkiller. The term “broadleafed” refers to plants that are not grasses, so it would …

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Question of the Week – Number One: November 12, 2020

By Neil Sperry • November 10, 2020

“Is Gold Star Esperanza winter-hardy in Texas? When can I prune mine?” Gold Star Esperanzas are winter-hardy in the southern half of Texas, but they’ll survive farther north in mild …

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Question of the Week – Number Two: November 5, 2020

By Neil Sperry • November 3, 2020

“Is it a good plan to add topsoil to the lawn every year? We only have a foot of soil before we hit solid rock. Our neighbors add soil, and …

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Question of the Week – Number One: November 5, 2020

By Neil Sperry • November 3, 2020

“How far back can I prune my plant?” As I mentioned, people usually assign a specific plant when they ask this question. I’ll do the same in the list that …

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Question of the Week – Number 2: October 29, 2020

By Neil Sperry • October 28, 2020

“Why doesn’t my wisteria bloom any longer? It did for years.” There are several possible reasons:• If you are pruning it in the fall or winter, you’re cutting off the …

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Question of the Week – Number 1: October 29, 2020

By Neil Sperry • October 28, 2020

“What should I do with my mums once they finish blooming?” You’re familiar with many types of chrysanthemums. The big corsage “football” mums are the result of careful training and …

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