Smart gardeners learn to think small. They do their homework, and they plant varieties that don’t grow any larger than the ...

Neil Sperry gives advice on a dying ligustrum, pecan scab ruining crops, yellowing red oaks, zoysia repairs before a wedding, and pineapple care.

Q: What do I do about this shrub? It's just this one side, and no other shrubs have been affected, at least so far. A: I am fairly certain that the plant that's having the issue is a waxleaf ligustrum ...

Dear Neil: What do I do about this shrub? It’s just this one side, and no other shrubs have been affected, at least so far. I am fairly certain that the plant that’s having the issue is a waxleaf ...

Cooler weather of the past weekend allowed us to dream that months of great patio and garden entertaining and relaxation are in the near future. Let’s outline some of the ways we can get the most out ...

ABSTRACT: Soil temperature dynamics play a crucial role in various soil processes and plant development. In this study, two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of structural and climatic ...

Holly, with its distinctive pointed leaves and bright red berries, is a common sight at this time of year, at least on holiday cards and wrappings. Can you grow it in your garden? “That depends on ...

Distinctive oak-shaped leaves and golden variegation set this handsome holly apart from all the others. Introduced by the Southern Living Plant Collection, Golden Oakland® Holly maintains an upright, ...

Dear Neil: I’m looking for a plant to replace several holly ferns that used to be in shade until we lost a post oak tree. The ferns have been barely hanging on since we had the tree removed. I’d like ...

DEAR NEIL: When should I prune my Nellie R. Stevens holly? How much can I trim it? Dear Reader: The best time to trim and reshape any evergreen shrub is late winter, a few weeks before the burst of ...

Dear Neil: When should I prune my Nellie R. Stevens holly? How much can I trim it? The best time to trim and reshape any evergreen shrub is late winter, a few weeks before the burst of spring growth.