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Question of the Week – Number 1: February 27, 2020

By Neil Sperry • February 26, 2020

“Why do we still have weeds in spite of application of pre-emergents last fall?” There are several possible reasons that you might have weeds now in spite of application of …

Question of the Week: February 20, 2020

By Neil Sperry • February 18, 2020

“Neil, how will I know when it’s safe to plant my frost-sensitive flowers and vegetables?” You will know when it’s safe to plant cold-sensitive annual flowers and vegetables about a …

Preparing for the cold

By Neil Sperry • February 13, 2020

“What can I do to protect my plants against the cold temperatures forecast for tonight?” I actually changed the Question of the Week early this morning when I woke up …

Question of the Week – Number 2: February 6, 2020

By Neil Sperry • February 6, 2020

“As we got ready to prune our roses last week we noticed that they were covered with thorns. Is this rose rosette virus?” Yes. There is absolutely no question that …

Question of the Week – Number 1: February 6, 2020

By Neil Sperry • February 6, 2020

“Why are my live oaks dropping all their leaves like this?” It’s been going on all winter.” Live oaks are classified as “evergreen” trees. However, all evergreen plants must purge …

Most-Asked Question from Weekend Radio

By Neil Sperry • February 6, 2020

Fruit and pecans are not my specialty. For that reason, for the past 37 years, I have invited my friend Dr. George Ray McEachern of Texas A&M, to be my …

Question of the Week Number 3: January 23, 2020

By Neil Sperry • January 20, 2020

“Things seem to be so far ahead due to warm weather of the mid-winter this year. What can we do about plants that are budding? Does this change our dates …

Question of the Week Number 2: January 23, 2020

By Neil Sperry • January 20, 2020

“What is the best way to keep a moth orchid growing and blooming? I was given one recently and I want to keep it thriving.” Moth orchids, botanically Phalaenopsis varieties, …

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