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Questions of the Week: February 14, 2019

By Neil Sperry • February 12, 2019

I’m going to answer two similar questions about totally unrelated planted. The timing couldn’t be better. “Should pampasgrass be trimmed down?” Only if it has sustained freeze damage. Pampasgrass is …

Question of the Week Number 2: February 7, 2019

By Neil Sperry • February 5, 2019

“Is it time yet to apply pre-emergent granules for weeds? It’s been so warm, and I’m seeing weeds all over my yard.” It seems like all I’m hearing about right …

Question of the Week Number 1: February 7, 2019

By Neil Sperry • February 5, 2019

“What can I use to kill these weeds in my lawn?” These are cool-season grassy weeds. That means that they germinate in the fall, establish roots and some top growth …

Least Asked Question of the Week Number 2: January 31, 2019

By Neil Sperry • January 30, 2019

“I’m tired of trimming shrubs that have grown too large. What are the best shrubs in the various size categories?” It’s like buying yourself your own Christmas present. If someone …

Least-Asked Question of the Week Number 1: January 31, 2019

By Neil Sperry • January 30, 2019

“What are the best, long-lived shade trees?” People ask for “the best, fast-growing shade trees” all the time, but they never seem to pair up “longevity” with “quality”. So I …

Question of the Week – Number 3: January 24, 2019

By Neil Sperry • January 22, 2019

“I want to divide my cannas and garden mums. When can I do that?” Someone did ask about cannas on the air this past weekend, but basically these plants are …

Question of the Week – Number 2: January 24, 2019

By Neil Sperry • January 22, 2019

“I was doing some winter pruning on my trees and saw this damage to elms, oaks and pecans. What can I do to stop it?” This really isn’t damage in …

Question of the Week – Number 1: January 24, 2019

By Neil Sperry • January 22, 2019

“I had a terrible time with my St. Augustine last year. Is there anything I can be doing now in late winter to prepare it for TARR and chinch bugs …

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