Question of the Week: September 24, 2020

By Neil Sperry • September 23, 2020

“Why is my oak tree losing big chunks of bark? It’s almost as if an animal is stripping it off.” The most recent time I was asked this question, the …

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Question of the Week: September 17, 2020

By Neil Sperry • September 16, 2020

“I’ve had mushrooms pop up in my lawn. Do I need to be concerned? If so, what can I do about them?” Mushrooms and toadstools are fascinating lower plants. They’re …

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Question of the Week – Number Two: September 10, 2010

By Neil Sperry • September 9, 2020

“What is this weed, and how can I get rid of it?” I’m already getting the calls. This weed is out of control. This is KR bluestem, more formally known …

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Question of the Week – Number One: September 10, 2010

By Neil Sperry • September 9, 2020

“What is this ugly, tough little weed, and how can I get rid of it?” (Photo by FB reader Brian L.) This is a very common fall weed called roadside …

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Question of the Week – Number 2: September 3, 2020

By Neil Sperry • September 2, 2020

“When do I plant bluebonnet seeds, and are there any secrets to success? Where can I buy them?” You need to think about how things happen in nature if you …

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Question of the Week – Number 1: September 3, 2020

By Neil Sperry • September 2, 2020

“My liriope border is dying and it seems to be moving down the row. What can I do?” This question has actually been called in to my radio programs several …

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Question of the Week – Number 3: August 27, 2020

By Neil Sperry • August 26, 2020

“How often should I water my new plant, and for how long?” The person asking the question said they had a new tree on drip irrigation, and they told me …

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Question of the Week – Number 2: August 27, 2020

By Neil Sperry • August 26, 2020

“What is this white, cottony growth that’s all over my shrubs?” Somewhere around mid-summer each year I start getting questions from people who have encountered this fuzzy white “stuff” on …

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