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Arborvitae yellowing #867354

Asked May 06, 2024, 11:22 PM EDT

Hello We are trying our second time planting emerald green arborvitaes for privacy. The first time we tried the trees turned brown within a few months. We ended up pulling them last month. They were planted in Sep23. When pulling they come out very easily and some of the holes had sitting water, but this may have been due to rain the day before. All 8 trees died. For this time we planted, and filled the hole with mainly native soil, a bit of fertilizer, and topsoil. We then mulched and gave a good watering. We water maybe once or twice a week. When I water I use the garden hose for 2-4 minutes. The soil soaks in all the water and it does not pool. We've noticed some of the leaves towards the bottom are turning yellow. We aren't sure if it's a watering issue, transplant shock, or something else. Other trees look fine for now. Any advice is welcomed and appreciated. Thank you.



Franklin County Ohio

Peach Tree Issue #867302

Asked May 06, 2024, 5:31 PM EDT

Dad’s peach tree has leaves that curl and seem to have blisters or some growth. The leaves then fall off. The tree is filled with small fruit.



Franklin County Ohio

moss covering garden #867204

Asked May 06, 2024, 10:57 AM EDT

My garden does not drain well. I have been fighting (by scraping it off with a layer of soil) a massive amount of moss covering the garden everyt ime we have a rainy spell. This spring is the worst choking the more delicate spring plants from surfacing. What should I do first to get rid of it, and secondly to change the soil density? Finally, do you have students, or others available to take on doing it physically? Or is it best to simply give me instructions and I’ll find someone to help me? Cheryl Stearns 612.963.7516

Hennepin County Minnesota

Care for Lapin Cherry Tree #867116

Asked May 05, 2024, 3:45 PM EDT

I have a Lapin Cherry tree that I purchased from the UVM Horticulture Farm in 2019. For the last few years, the tree has developed scarred splits in the trunk with visible sap in the summer. Is there anything I should do to treat this condition? I just realized this year that I should have been pruning the tree each year to train it's shape. Unfortunately I have not yet done so. Will I be able to trim down the shape of the tree in the winter after these 5 years of growth?



Chittenden County Vermont

Microclimate question #867019

Asked May 04, 2024, 2:10 PM EDT

Hi! I live in the east side of Awbrey Butte in Bend. Near the top of the butte. Generally, I know we are 6B, but I have to think my microclimate is different at that elevation. Any ideas? I'm a pretty new gardener, so need all the help I can get! Thank you!



Deschutes County Oregon

Landscape Design #866956

Asked May 03, 2024, 6:47 PM EDT

Hi. I am wondering of the OSU Dept of Landscape Architecture take on landscape design for home projects? I am specifically looking for someone to help me design our front and back yards to be completed over about a two-year period. If not, can the dept. provide recommendations? Thank you.

Benton County Oregon

flowering shrub/tree in Boulder county #866930

Asked May 03, 2024, 3:52 PM EDT

Hello, I have seen a flowering shrub/tree along several rural roads and open spaces in Boulder county and I wanted help identifying it. Is this a native plant and is it is typically available to buy locally? Thank you!



Boulder County Colorado

Burr Oak Tree #866901

Asked May 03, 2024, 1:16 PM EDT

I have a burr oak tree I planted lest year in late summer. I has no leaves on the upper branches, and some cracks in the main trunk. I've attached photos and would like advice on weather I should get another or will it be OK.



Johnson County Iowa

Jumping worm hatching by date???? #866888

Asked May 03, 2024, 12:06 PM EDT

Hello I spoke with Lisa the other day and said I would send some photos. They are attached. Below is the detail of my situation and question. FYI, I have read about everything I can find on jumping worms but have not really found an answer to this question. 

I have about 5-6 yards of compost from 2 years ago that I would like to use. 

It is in a shady place so I can't really "cook" it. And there is two much to try and solarize (and don't really have a sunny place to lay it out without killing the lawn ets. 

I started to use it and found a few (maybe a dozen) very small worms. They could be jumping worms as we have had them on the property. The compost did not look and feel like coffee grounds to me but that seems pretty subjective. 

I would like to be able to use this compost and am willing to shift through it as I use it for worms but would like to wait till I can feel fairly certain last years cocoons have hatched. 

If the recommendation is not to use it any suggestions as to what to do with it? 

FYI I had a short video so you could see worm movement but it would not let me attach it. 

Thank you Kathryn



Dutchess County New York

Apple and cherry tree #866856

Asked May 03, 2024, 9:04 AM EDT

Hi, I noticed 2 of my Apple trees that had nice amount of blossom and fruit last year this year one has very little and one has even zero (that one also has a few strange looking leaves but most leaves look healthy). That was an unexpected surprise. Is it true that some trees only bear every other year?! Or could it be anything else - just what? Nothing really changed from last year. They are in the same location etc Another apple tree is around 5 years and never fruits once so far. It has 2 other apple trees nearby that are healthy and fruiting and have very similar or almost same growing condition. Every year im disappointed that it's another year without blossom and fruit. 2. One of my cherry tree (sweet/black cherry) now had a lot of blossoms. And I see little green fruit developing. But it seems to have minor almost no leaves on some branches which seems to be strange too. And some of thedeveloping fruit looks dark instead if green. What could that be?

Oakland County Michigan

Bunching onions #866825

Asked May 02, 2024, 6:44 PM EDT

I have bunching onion starts. Iam not sure if they should be planted singly or in bunches.

Lincoln County Oregon

Horsetail ferns #866796

Asked May 02, 2024, 2:57 PM EDT

Hello! My garden was invaded by horsetail ferns over the winter. Is there a way I can get rid of them organically? My only other option is to try to dig them out. Thank you!



Multnomah County Oregon

Hard Prune and Browning Leaves #866577

Asked May 01, 2024, 9:58 AM EDT

My Korean spice viburnum was growing too large for its spot, so right after it flowered for the season, I hard pruned it down. I'm concerned that I pruned it too hard, because the few remaining leaves that were once shaded by the canopy are beginning to brown. I'm not sure if this is due to the increased sun exposure and is fine, or whether the plant is struggling. Some leaves are still green. It's been about 1.5 week since the hard prune and I haven't spotted any new growth in that time.



Franklin County Ohio

Hosta hvx #866538

Asked April 30, 2024, 7:31 PM EDT

Is this the dreaded hvx virus? If so, do I need to remove and destroy the hostas around it too?



Clermont County Ohio

Can you identify this plant #866502

Asked April 30, 2024, 3:36 PM EDT

Can you identify this plant? Is it okay to keep as a ground cover, or should I get rid of it? Thank you.



Deschutes County Oregon

Ground covers on poor rocky soil #866496

Asked April 30, 2024, 3:13 PM EDT

We have a 45 - 55 degree bank that was created by some excavation work last summer. It was seeded with a conservation mix and greened up quite nicely, but the grass doesn't look llke it's coming back. I'm looking for some kind of perennial ground cover that we could use on poor soil like this. Can you give us recommendations? Thank you.

Caledonia County Vermont

Best garden varieties (small fruits) #866414

Asked April 30, 2024, 8:29 AM EDT

Hi there, I'm planting a garden in the 49839 zip and would like to know the most reliable varieties to plant of the following: Grapes, for leaves a well as fruit Strawberries High bush blueberries Strawberries Asparagus Thank you

Alger County Michigan

Do you do soil testing #866400

Asked April 29, 2024, 10:01 PM EDT

Hello, do offer soil testing services? I am interested in having my lawns soil tested. Additionally, I would like any advice on a good lawn maintenance routine. Thank you

Deschutes County Oregon

Toxic Plants for Goats #866201

Asked April 28, 2024, 6:54 PM EDT

We brought home three mini Nubians a couple of weeks ago and they are ready to go out in the big-girl pasture. I did a pasture walk and pulled up some plants that could have been toxic. The internet is so confusing .....one page will say a plant is excellent for livestock and another will say it's potentially toxic. There are three remaining that I have a fair amount of and they would be difficult to eliminate. I think they are fine, but in all cases, at least one person/page says they may be toxic "in large quantities" (not sure what large quantities are). They are Common Sorrel, Sticky Mouse Eared Chickweed (Cerastium Glomeratum) and Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus Pratensis). At least that is what Google Lens says they are. I attached pictures of two--the Foxtail wouldn't upload. Do you know if these can be harmful to goats? Thanks so much for your help.



Clackamas County Oregon

Growing Potatoes in Deschutes County #866041

Asked April 26, 2024, 6:35 PM EDT

I use well drained containers. My soil is potting soil and am curious about amendments. I grow from seed potatoes purchased at a local Greenhouse. What verities do you recommend, how should I amend the soil, what kind of fertilizer to use and when to plant?

Deschutes County Oregon

attracting bees #865987

Asked April 26, 2024, 12:35 PM EDT

How do I attract bees. Last year I planted flowers, herbs, and vegetables that were supposed to attract bees. We also had flowering bushes and wildflowers. No bees. We live between Falcon and Peyton south of Hwy 24 about 5 miles. Thank; you.

El Paso County Colorado

Peach tree troubleshooting and treatment #865922

Asked April 25, 2024, 4:02 PM EDT

Last summer, our peach tree, which had previously been fruitful, didn't produce any fruit. It may have been affected by a late frost or a disease, as it developed brownish spots and holes on its leaves, similar to spot hole disease seen in online photos. We didn't treat it last year. This year, I want to prevent any potential fungal diseases before the buds open. I need expert advice on the tree's current health and whether it needs treatment before spring and summer. Attached photos show gummy discharge, white substances on the bark, and some bark cracks. The tree, about 7-8 years old, is in full sun. Thank you in advance! Jonathan



Chittenden County Vermont

Coddling Moth control for two mature apple trees in backyard #865734

Asked April 24, 2024, 1:12 PM EDT

Hello, My parents have two large mature apple trees in the backyard in SE Denver, they have had a coddling moth issue for as long as I can remember. I would love to try to keep it under control this year. In addition to trunk banding with cardboard, I'd like to spray the trees this year, can you tell me when the biofix date is? (I may be using the wrong terminology, but I was told to contact local office and ask when it was the time to start spraying in the spring). The trees are quite tall, so it is unrealistic to thin out apples up top and unrealistic to bag them (other ideas I've seen online). Do you recommend any specific spray or is a general tree/shrub insecticide ok? Thank you.

Denver County Colorado

Best time to plant things (fruit) #865703

Asked April 24, 2024, 10:24 AM EDT

Hi, I just bought a blueberry bush and an apple tree. Is it OK to plant them now even though the weather is cool? I'm planting the blueberry bush in a pot.

Wayne County Michigan

Worms #865665

Asked April 23, 2024, 7:55 PM EDT

I have a 3x8 raised garden bed. Last fall I noticed some very small white worms (this size of maggots) had infested my carrots that had overgrown and split. I did not think much of it thought winter would kill them but wonder if it might be related to my current issue. Today while preparing the garden bed for planting, after stirring up the soil to add compost, I noticed several approximately 1” worms, dark in color. Nematodes?? Will this be harmful to the strawberry plants that I just transplanted to this bed? Should I be trying to eliminate the worms?

Windsor County Vermont