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Question of the Week – Number One: July 9, 2020

By Neil Sperry • July 8, 2020

“What is causing the leaves on my plants to lose all their color? What can I do to stop it?” Spider mites are probably the most omnivorous pests we have …

Question of the Week – Number Two: July 2, 2020

By Neil Sperry • July 1, 2020

“What is this growing on the trunks of our young oak trees? Do we need to be concerned? What can we do to stop it?” These are lichens. They are …

Question of the Week – Number One: July 2, 2020

By Neil Sperry • June 30, 2020

Same photo as Main page. Caption:Photo: Karthik D. posted this photo to my Facebook page recently and asked for an ID and control. “What is this weed, and how can …

Question of the Week – Number 3: June 25, 2020

By Neil Sperry • June 24, 2020

“When can I start removing lower branches to transform my “shrub” into a tree?” Both of these questions got posted to my Facebook page within the past week. But I’m …

Question of the Week – Number 2: June 25, 2020

By Neil Sperry • June 24, 2020

“What perennials can I plant that will bloom all summer long? I’m tired of having to replant annuals every year.” I was asked this question a week or so ago, …

Question of the Week – Number 1: June 25, 2020

By Neil Sperry • June 24, 2020

“Why is my hibiscus plant dropping so many of its blooms? Very few are opening.” I get this question very often via my newspaper columns, radio programs, from friends and …

Question of the Week: Tomatoes Not Setting

By Neil Sperry • June 17, 2020

“My tomato plants aren’t setting fruit, and the plants look terrible as well. They’re burning up from their bases.” Actually, the question was more involved as it was posted on …

Question of the Week: June 11, 2020

By Neil Sperry • June 10, 2020

“What is happening to my bermudagrass lawn? It turned brown in just a few days.” This disease is known as Pythium blight, perhaps more commonly identified as cottony blight. In …

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