Question of the Week Number 2: November 22, 2018

By Neil Sperry • November 16, 2018

Do pecan hulls make good mulch? Yes. Outstanding. They look terrific, plus they lay flat. I would rank them as among the prettiest of all garden mulches I know. Don’t …

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Question of the Week – Number 1: November 22, 2018

By Neil Sperry • November 16, 2018

“What are these white insects, and how can I control them?” Those are mealybugs, and they’re some of the worst pests you can get on your houseplants. They are a …

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Question of the Week: November 15, 2018

By Neil Sperry • November 13, 2018

“What is wrong with my Indian hawthorn, and what can I do to stop it?” This is Entomosporium fungal leaf spot, and you’ve probably seen it before. However, it’s more …

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Questions of the Week: November 8, 2018

By Neil Sperry • November 6, 2018

Here are questions that are coming up repeatedly lately. “Should I trim my bougainvillea and hibiscus plants back before I put them into the garage for the winter?” Yes. Reshape …

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Question of the Week: November 1, 2018

By Neil Sperry • November 1, 2018

“Neil, should I raise my mower going into the winter? What’s the best mowing height for my lawn?” Raising the mower’s height is rarely a good idea. Not in the …

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Question of the Week Number 2: October 11, 2018

By Neil Sperry • October 10, 2018

“What insect did this to my cannas, and what can I do to stop it next year?” When I posted my Garden Tip about armyworms attacking bermudagrass on Facebook a …

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Question of the Week Number 1: October 11, 2018

By Neil Sperry • October 10, 2018

“What are all these moths I’ve been seeing? Are they from the armyworms?” I don’t always encounter every problem and every question that gardeners pose to me, but in this …

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Question of the Week Number 2: October 4, 2018

By Neil Sperry • October 2, 2018

“What can I do to eliminate the black mold on my (insert your plant’s name here)?” What you are seeing is a fungus called sooty mold. It’s a frequent visitor …

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