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Questions about tree roots: June 24, 2021

By Neil Sperry • June 23, 2021

Roots are slightly important to our shade trees. Just a little! They supply all of their water and nutrients. And they keep them erect. We need to do all we …

Question of the Week: June 24, 2021

By Neil Sperry • June 23, 2021

“Why are my hibiscus plants not blooming properly? I’m growing them in the same pots and places where I’ve grown hibiscus in previous years. Why the difference this year? It …

Question of the Week: June 17, 2021

By Neil Sperry • June 17, 2021

“Why are my trees dropping so many leaves? I’m having to blow the drive and walk almost every day.” To a large degree this leaf drop is normal. It happens …

Question of the Week: June 10, 2021

By Neil Sperry • June 9, 2021

“Now that the rains appear to be stopping, how often should I plan on watering my plants?” The reason I said that was the trickiest of all questions is because …

Question of the Week: June 3, 2021

By Neil Sperry • June 2, 2021

“What is riddling the trunk of my tree? Will it do serious harm? How can I stop it?” Anytime you see rows of holes in the trunk or branches of …

Question of the Week: May 27, 2021

By Neil Sperry • May 27, 2021

“How can my tomato plants be wilted after all this rain?” Tomato plants’ roots are sensitive to over-watering, specifically, to waterlogged soils. When they go through a week or two …

Question of the Week – Number 2 May 20, 2021 – Black Spot of Roses

By Neil Sperry • May 19, 2021

“My roses’ leaves are developing black spots and falling off. What is wrong with them? How can I stop it? This fungus dates back to the beginnings of rose growing. …

Question of the Week – Number 1 May 20, 2021 – Wilted, but Wet

By Neil Sperry • May 19, 2021

“Why are my oakleaf hydrangea and tomato plants wilted, even though it’s been raining and their soil is wet? At first pass, this seems highly improbable. But when I explain …

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