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January 7: When can I prune?
January 14: Can I grow fruit trees here?
January 21: Can I plant my forced bulbs and living Christmas trees?
January 28: How can I be successful with fruit trees?

February 4: What are some good shrubs for shade?
February 11: How do I plant and prune roses?
February 18: Why do my root crops have lots of tops, but not much root?
February 25: Can I grow melons and squash from transplants?

March 11: Is it true that we're getting mulch infested with Formosan termites?
March 18: Can I grow Texas Star hibiscus from seed? Is it deer resistant?

April 1: How can I grow big bell peppers? What about mild jalapenos?
April 8: How do I get rid of all these weeds?
April 15: How far apart should I plant shrubs?
April 22: When can I move my spring-flowering bulbs?
April 29: Can I plant grass under established trees?

May 6: Will my various squash plants cross-pollinate?
May 13: What are these swollen growths on my tree's leaves and stems?
May 20: How do I get squash to grow successfully?
May 27: Should I use fertilizer spikes around my trees?

June 3: How often should I water my container plants?
June 10: How high should I set the mower blade?
June 17: How can I tell if my lawn has chinch bugs?
June 24: What are the red and black bugs all my lawn and the side of the house?

July 1: What should I do about the swarm of honey bees in my tree?
July 8: Why does a plant die even though I’ve watered it?
July 15: How can I tell if I have chinch bugs?
July 22: Why are my red oak leaves turning yellow?
July 29: My dog drank the slug bait beer. What else can I use to attract slugs and snails?

August 5: What can I do about spider mites on my tomatoes?
August 12: How can I figure out what insects are eating my lawn and garden?
August 19: How can I figure out what insects are eating my lawn and garden?
August 26: My garden didn't produce great tomatoes this year. Where may I go to test my soil here in the Cedar Park - Austin area?

September 2: What’s the trick for growing cool season peas?
September 9: Is there one pesticide I can use on all pests?
September 16: My new junipers are completely brown. Will they come back?
September 23: My squash plants have mottled fruit and streaked leaves. What can I do?
September 30: What are the long-term effects of the drought and what can I do?

October 7: Should I fertilize my lawn this fall?
October 14: At the nursery, how can I tell if a shrub or tree will have good fall color?
October 21: Should I over seed my lawn this winter?
October 28: What is that tree all over town with pink pods?

November 4: How do we protect our tender plants when the freeze comes?
November 11: My lawn looks awful. Can I do anything this fall?
November 25 - December 2: The leaves on my houseplants are sticky. What’s up?
December 9 - December 16: How long do I need to stake a tree?
December 23: Can I move a rose bush now and can I cut it back?
December 30: Can I move a rose bush now and can I cut it back?