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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?” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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