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Insects, lighting may be root of schefflera problem

Published Friday, February 05, 2010

By NEIL SPERRYDear Neil: My 8-year-old schefflera is 6 feet tall. The last several months, it's started losing lower leaves. Someone told me I was keeping it too wet, so I let it dry out. Still, leaves are falling. Any suggestions?A: Scheffleras are ... full story

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Published Friday, February 05, 2010

Saturday* Brazos Valley Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon. Texas Avenue and William Joel Bryan Parkway in Bryan. Locally grown fresh produce and other items. www.brazosvalleyfarmersmarket.com, hpw@tconline.net or 229-5503.* Navasota Farmers Market, 9 a. ... full story

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Published Friday, January 29, 2010

Friday* Texas A&M University Holistic Teaching Garden Fruit Tree Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Horticulture-Forest Science Building on West Campus. Sale features fruit trees, grapes, blackberries and herbs. All plants are well-suited for this area. Tips ... full story

Lombardy poplar not much of a gift

Published Friday, January 29, 2010

By NEIL SPERRYDear Neil: I received a small sapling as a gift when I purchased other trees from a well-known national mail order source of trees. I asked the company what it is, and they told me Lombardy poplar. However, other poplar leaves I see are ... full story

It's time to plant your potatoes

Published Friday, January 29, 2010

By ELMER KREHBIELFresh "new potatoes" are considered one of the great vegetable delicacies. They are best when consumed soon after harvest and usually are smaller than the average size. Gardeners today may grow a wide number of varieties, varying in ... full story

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Published Friday, January 22, 2010

Try crape myrtles instead of lilacs

Published Friday, January 15, 2010

Dear Neil: Having moved here from Iowa two years ago, I really miss lilacs. I don't see them at all. Why is that?A: Most of Texas is too hot for lilacs. They'd really prefer temperatures 15 to 20 degrees cooler, both summer and winter. Determined gar ... full story

Prune judiciously after a big freeze

Published Friday, January 15, 2010

Recent cold temperatures wreaked havoc on most Texas landscapes. The big chill might appear fatal to your treasured plants, but don't give up yet. Only time will tell how much damage plants suffered. While established plantings may have fared well, ... full story

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Published Friday, January 15, 2010

Ground is almost ready for asparagus seeds

Published Friday, January 08, 2010

Asparagus spears are often one of the more expensive vegetables to purchase. While asparagus plants prefer a cooler climate, they can be grown successfully in this area. It is the first vegetable crop to harvest in the early spring. If you enjoy fres ... full story

Give live oak time to regain its leaves

Published Friday, January 08, 2010

Dear Neil: My live oak tree has lost half or more of its leaves. Other live oaks on our block look normal. Do I need to worry about my tree?A: Live oaks vary genetically from one tree to the next probably more than any other tree species in Texas. Yo ... full story

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Published Friday, January 08, 2010

Friday* A&M Garden Club meeting, 9:30 a.m. Senior Circle Room, Professional Building II, 1651 Rock Prairie Road. Speaker is Mary Kay Hicks. Topic is selecting and planting to conserve water and minimize wildfire risk. Guests welcome. 776-6469.Sat ... full story

Rototilling organic matter may kill weeds

Published Friday, January 01, 2010

Dear Neil: I hope you can help me with a weed problem that I've been battling for two years. We tilled in hay a couple of years ago, and we've had weeds ever since. I spray them with Round Up, and it kills everything above ground, but new weeds sprin ... full story

Make choice to use water well

Published Friday, January 01, 2010

It's that time of year again when we promise ourselves to do things better or differently. Consider making some gardening resolutions to conserve water and make your landscape more environmentally responsible. Water is a valuable natural resource. I ... full story

Making good use of green, red

Published Friday, January 01, 2010

The darkest time of year, when days are shortest and the sun hangs lowest in the sky, is surely an odd time to pick for celebration. Then again, what better way to show faith in the continuity of life?A sprig of greenery does it, or a whole tree awas ... full story

Prune now to save some effort later

Published Friday, December 25, 2009

Dear Neil: I see neighbors pruning away all their perennials' dead stems and foliage that the recent freeze killed. Their gardens look better than mine as a result, but aren't we supposed to wait until February?A: No. Prune all of the winter-killed s ... full story

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Published Friday, December 25, 2009

Catalogs a great find

Published Friday, December 25, 2009

Seed and garden catalogs are meant to entice gardeners on cold winter days, but they are also full of helpful and interesting information on new varieties and products.The catalogs include pictures and descriptions of the best heirloom, traditional a ... full story

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Published Friday, December 18, 2009

Thornless roses, dry conditions may lure deer

Published Friday, December 18, 2009

Dear Neil: We have deer in our area, and our neighbor has a huge Lady Banksia rose that spills over the fence and into our yard. Deer jump the fence to get into our yard to strip it bare. Roses have been described as "unpalatable" to deer, but most p ... full story

Shrubs part of landscaping essentials

Published Friday, December 18, 2009

Dwarf shrubs can work well in small spaces within landscapes, although occasionally you may still need pruning shears.You are in good company if you have planted shrubs that have grown out of bounds. To most of us, they look small and innocent enough ... full story

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Published Friday, December 11, 2009

Friday* Brazos County Master Gardener 2010 Volunteer Training application deadline. Open to residents of Brazos County with experience in gardening and a desire for advanced training in horticulture. Applicants should have a desire to volunteer in th ... full story

Homegrown fruit is within reach

Published Friday, December 11, 2009

Many gardeners would like to have homegrown fruits for their family. They have the best flavor, and some fruits may be productive for many years in this area.Container-grown plants should be transplanted during the late fall or early winter months. B ... full story

Amaryllis can be triggered to flower

Published Friday, December 11, 2009

Dear Neil: I have had a potted amaryllis bulb since last Christmas. I expected it to flower again, but it's all lush leaves. What can I do to get it to bloom? Do I need to keep it dark at night like poinsettias?A: Not at all. Plants that form bulbs u ... full story

Spanish moss is pretty, damaging

Published Friday, December 04, 2009

Dear Neil: Why on Earth are you advising people how to kill Spanish moss in their trees? I'm a transplant from Louisiana, and I think it's beautiful.A: I couldn't agree more. As a young South Texas gardener, I brought it into our landscape and hoped ... full story

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