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Question of the Week – Number One: October 8, 2020

By Neil Sperry • October 6, 2020

“What is this weed that suddenly appeared all over my lawn, and what can I do to get rid of it?” This is roadside aster, and my comments won’t take …

Question of the Week – Number 2: October 1, 2020

By Neil Sperry • October 1, 2020

“Why does my St. Augustine look so bad? What can I do to get it to bounce back?” • These lawns have been ravaged by chinch bugs, and it most …

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

By Neil Sperry • October 1, 2020

“I think my shade tree has some kind of fungus. What can I spray to control it?” I must have been asked variations of this 25 times in the past …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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