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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, …

Question of the Week Number 1: January 23, 2020

By Neil Sperry • January 20, 2020

“My pampasgrass planting at work turned brown with that November cold spell. Should I prune the plants back? If so, how much and when?” Pampasgrass is a subtropical plant – …

Question of the Week – Number 2: January 16, 2020

By Neil Sperry • January 13, 2020

“What will control dollar weed? We had a ton of it last year and I’m tired of pulling it. It’s already coming back.” Two plants are commonly called “dollar weed” …

Question of the Week – Number 1: January 16, 2020

By Neil Sperry • January 13, 2020

“What is the best tall shrub or small tree for privacy? There is an apartment house being built behind us.” Start by determining the height of plant that you’ll need. …

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

By Neil Sperry • December 30, 2019

“My daffodil bulbs have already sprouted and are growing. Is there anything I should be doing to slow them down? Or do I need to be worried?” This actually happens …

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

By Neil Sperry • December 30, 2019

“My Asian jasmine turned brown with those first really cold nights back in November. Should I trim it to make it look better?” I’ve been a big fan of Asian …

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