Cary Sims

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Cary Sims is the County Extension Agent for agriculture and natural resources for Angelina County. His email address is cw-sims@tamu.edu Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.

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Bamboo Woes

From time to time, I'll get it question about how to plant and establish bamboo to use as a screen or fence substitute along...

Identifying and Dealing with Lawn Insects

I am not the guy that fusses over his lawn. As long as it is short and green and relatively free from pests, then...

Soil Solarization

I just identified a mess of problems for a local gardener. Root-Knot nematodes and fungal diseases galore. How does a gardener fix those problems before...

Irrigating Your Lawn With The Soak and Cycle Method

Last week I talked about the wonders of drip irrigation, mulch, and watering deeply with less frequency. This works best for shrubs and flower...

Irrigating your landscape

This past week, I spent an afternoon with my son playing golf. Please understand that while we were playing golf, I am not a...

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Morning Fog on the Neches: Why East Texas Spring Mornings Are Worth Waking Up For

Some mornings, this place just shows off. There’s a window...

Your Spring Checklist: 6 Things Every East Texas Homeowner Should Do Before May

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The Sawmill Boom That Built East Texas

How Lumber, Railroads, and Grit Shaped the Communities We...

5 Reasons to Drive Out to Ratcliff Lake This Weekend

A 45-acre lake, trails through towering pines, and a...
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