Two Lawn Questions That Keep Recurring

By Neil Sperry • August 29, 2018

“What grass can I grow in this shade?” I don’t think this question will ever go away. As long as Texans plant shade trees, it will keep coming back. Sadly, …

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Questions of the Week: August 30, 2018

By Neil Sperry • August 29, 2018

I’ve had three questions that have come up fairly frequently and that bear repeating here in e-gardens. “Is it too late to apply pre-emergent weedkillers this weekend?” No. You’re right …

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Question of the Week: August 23, 2018

By Neil Sperry • August 22, 2018

“Why is my bermuda turf suddenly turning brown? I find caterpillars on the walk. Are they responsible?” Because of the photo above and several other questions I’d been asked over …

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Question of the Week – Number 2: August 16, 2018

By Neil Sperry • August 14, 2018

“What is causing my crape myrtle to die a slow death? It’s losing branches a few at a time. I trim them out and more develop.” This photo was posted …

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Question of the Week Number 1: August 16, 2018

By Neil Sperry • August 14, 2018

“What is digging holes like this in my lawn, and what can I do to get rid of them?” These are tunnels dug by cicada killers, large wasps also known …

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Question of the Week: August 9, 2018

By Neil Sperry • August 7, 2018

“What is wrong with my lawn?” I honestly don’t believe there’s been a day that’s gone by since late June without someone asking about their St. Augustine drying up and …

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Question of the Week Number 2: August 2, 2018

By Neil Sperry • July 31, 2018

“Why are my pecans turning black and falling this early? Can they be salvaged?” This is pecan scab, and it causes tons (literally) of pecans to fall prematurely from late …

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Question of the Week Number 1: August 2, 2018

By Neil Sperry • July 31, 2018

“Why is my shade tree dropping so many leaves? They’re turning yellow and falling like autumn.” EVERYwhere I’ve gone the past week or two people have been asking exactly that …

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