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Neil Sperry: Make sure Nellie R. Stevens hollies have room to grow

The Bryan Eagle 23 Feb 2026
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Neil Sperry column: Frost cloth a must for cast iron plants

Waco Tribune-Herald 21 Feb 2026
always have frost cloth on hand, pre-cut and ready to put down anytime extreme cold was forecast, if you have cast iron plants in your landscape ....
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Neil Sperry: Always use a frost cloth to protect cast iron plants

The Bryan Eagle 17 Feb 2026
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Neil Sperry column: Dahlias are dazzling, but can't handle Texas summers

Waco Tribune-Herald 13 Feb 2026
Dahlias need cool, humid conditions in summer and early fall to produce the giant blooms that are so dazzling. That’s why they’re so popular in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest ....
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Neil Sperry: Mondograss is the best shade-tolerant replacement for grass

The Bryan Eagle 10 Feb 2026
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Neil Sperry column: Crape myrtles common, if not native, in Texas

Waco Tribune-Herald 07 Feb 2026
I’m not a fan of using holes in soil to feed plants. It’s better to apply fertilizers across the surface of the soil and then soak them into the ground ....
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Neil Sperry column: Crape myrtles are still a go-to tree for curbside planting

The Bryan Eagle 02 Feb 2026
Neil Sperry answers gardening questions from readers ....
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Neil Sperry column: Don't use holes in the soil to water, fertilize plants

Waco Tribune-Herald 30 Jan 2026
If we suddenly are plunged into arctic cold, it could spell real disaster with dieback clear to the ground line or even total loss of the most tender species ....
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Neil Sperry column: Citrus trees can be affected by nutritional deficiency

The Bryan Eagle 26 Jan 2026
Neil Sperry answers gardening questions from readers ....
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Neil Sperry column: With warm winter, dieback from arctic front may be brutal

Waco Tribune-Herald 23 Jan 2026
Nellie R. Stevens hollies are larger at maturity, growing to 20 feet or even taller. If you have room for some of those in the neighborhood, they would be stunning ....
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Neil Sperry column: Arctic cold could harm many plants in mid-winter

The Bryan Eagle 19 Jan 2026
Neil Sperry answers readers' gardening questions ....
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Neil Sperry column: HOA can't go wrong with hollies as ornamental replacements

Waco Tribune-Herald 16 Jan 2026
Nellie R. Stevens hollies are larger at maturity, growing to 20 feet or even taller. If you have room for some of those in the neighborhood, they would be stunning ....
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Neil Sperry column: Nellie R. Stevens hollies make neighborhood great again

The Bryan Eagle 11 Jan 2026
Neil Sperry answers readers' gardening questions ....
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Neil Sperry column: Excessive shade limits options for planting

Waco Tribune-Herald 09 Jan 2026
Butterfly vine is a heat-loving plant from South Texas and Mexico. Consider planting the seeds a little later — perhaps late March into April when it’s warmer ....
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Neil Sperry column: Growing oranges present problems in cold weather

The Bryan Eagle 05 Jan 2026
Neil Sperry answers readers' gardening questions ....

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