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Question of the Week Number 2: July 18, 2019

By Neil Sperry • July 16, 2019

“Why are my crape myrtles and oleanders not blooming?” I get this question many times every summer. Let me try to answer this way. Things that could apply to both …

Question of the Week Number 1: July 18, 2019

By Neil Sperry • July 16, 2019

“My neighbor has a trumpetvine that is sending sprouts into my yard. What can I spray on them to kill them?” You can kill individual sprouts of any broadleafed weed, …

Question of the Week Number 2: July 11, 2019

By Neil Sperry • July 9, 2019

“Why is my St. Augustine turning tan and looking dry?” This photo was sent to me by a friend who takes very good care of his St. Augustine lawn. It’s …

Question of the Week Number 1: July 11, 2019

By Neil Sperry • July 9, 2019

“My old post oak tree has started losing most of its leaves. Am I going to lose it?” Post oaks (Quercus stellata) are native to much of Central Texas. You’d …

Question of the Week Number 2: July 4, 2019

By Neil Sperry • July 1, 2019

“How can I get my bougainvillea to bloom? It was in flower when I bought it, but nothing since.” I’m asked this question dozens of times every summer, and I …

Question of the Week Number 1: July 4, 2019

By Neil Sperry • July 1, 2019

“How can I get rid of these nasty worms in my pecan? Will they kill the tree?” At least where I live and garden (DFW), this is one of the …

Question of the Week – Number 2: June 27, 2019

By Neil Sperry • June 25, 2019

“Why do my tropical hibiscus and roses-of-Sharon drop so many buds?” There are two closely related answers to this question. Both involve shortages of water. Unless you’re in Deep South …

Question of the Week – Number 1: June 27, 2019

By Neil Sperry • June 25, 2019

“How can I stop my neighbor’s St. Augustine from invading my bermuda lawn?” This used to be a really easy question to answer. That was before we lost MSMA as …

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