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Rats #865930

Asked April 25, 2024, 4:48 PM EDT

I have wood rats in my garden and several other people in town also have wood rats. How can I get rid of them with out poison?

Franklin County Vermont

Grub Control #865929

Asked April 25, 2024, 4:44 PM EDT

When is the best time to apply the Scott's Grub-Ex 4 month grub control on my lawn? They say spring to early summer; is now (April 25) a bit early? Would mid-May be better as in better overall protection and kill off?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Natural deterrents to squirrels and rabbits #865925

Asked April 25, 2024, 4:20 PM EDT

Can you please recommend natural ingredients to deter rabbits and squirrels from eating new plants? I believe cayenne pepper is a good ingredient but would like your professional advice if it works alone or if there are other things to add to it. Thanks very much for your help with this.

Ramsey County Minnesota

mrs #865924

Asked April 25, 2024, 4:19 PM EDT

Hi, My native salvia is coming up with yellowed leaves on most of the plants that I have. The past two years I have been battling Asters Yellow virus on my coneflowers. Do you think that it could have spread to my Salvia?

Howard County Maryland

Pinching Back Petunias #865923

Asked April 25, 2024, 4:03 PM EDT

Hi, I have had success growing E3 and Evening Scentsation Petunias from seed. However, they are becoming leggy with about a month to go before transplanting them in the beds. Can I pinch them back now to encourage lateral growth even though they are in 4" pots? If so, what would be the method? Thanks.

Mahoning County Ohio

Columnar Trees and Heavy Snow #865921

Asked April 25, 2024, 3:59 PM EDT

In the most recent snow storm in Denver (April 20), the snow caused my columnar junipers to droop over significantly.

What is the best way to help them get back to being upright? What is the best way to protect them in the future?

Denver County Colorado

Pruning #865919

Asked April 25, 2024, 3:58 PM EDT

Can I prune my blueberry bush now that I can see which branches don’t have any blossoms?

Marion County Oregon

New Lawn.Bagging or Mulching #865916

Asked April 25, 2024, 3:44 PM EDT

Is it recommended bagging clippings in the initial stages of a new lawn? Thank you

Orange County Florida

Invasive or aggressive in Minnesota #865915

Asked April 25, 2024, 3:36 PM EDT

I purchased Campanula Blue Waterfall from an online garden center. Now I’m uncertain if this is the creeping bellflower that takes over. The plant I purchased is a ground cover and many online garden centers sell it. I do not want a plant that acts like snow on the mountain or lily of the valley.

Hennepin County Minnesota

Peach Tree #865914

Asked April 25, 2024, 3:34 PM EDT

I have a peach tree, about 5 feet tall, been in the ground since last summer. I must not have walked in enough because it's leaning about 45 degrees. Better to dig it up and redo or to stake it straight?

Clermont County Ohio

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