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Horticulturist Neil Sperry, who has written a weekly garden column for the Express-News since 1995, has compiled a new guide for Texas gardeners. "Lone Star Gardening" offers everything from garden ...

Whether you're a gardening expert or can't keep a succulent alive, today is the day to strive for a greener thumb, celebrate the beauty of plants and embrace the joy of growing something of your own.

I’m not sure whether it’s those of us who garden here in North Texas or the plants we strive to grow that get hit the hardest by sudden changes to near-record high temperatures. Either way, it’s not a ...

While North Texas isn't necessarily known for snowy winters, frost frequently comes through and can damage plants. It's important to protect them so that they'll stay alive, and thrive, through the ...

Q: I planted a 6-foot chaste tree in the spring in my garden area. The tree had some blooms on it at the time. It has prospered, sending off new branches and leaves. It is loaded with berries, but the ...

Dear Neil: Our city’s Chamber of Commerce tries to keep flowers in large 30-inch round pots that are 24 inches deep at each of the four corners of major intersections in our downtown area. We have ...

You can’t go wrong with providing books on favorite topics to the gardeners and butterfly enthusiasts on your Christmas gift list. Here are some titles to consider. For a general garden reference book ...