Hello. My large white oak tree did not produce any acorns this year. Last year it had a smaller than usual crop. We have lived here 37 years and this tree has always had a bumper crop up until now. It looks to be healthy. It does not exhibit any rot around the base or root area. Can you tell me why there is a sudden decline in acorns? Thank you.

Hi! I have a built-in patio bed and there’s a stump (almost positive it was that amur honeysuckle) and it has fungus growing on it. I planted hostas next to it and they all died (also could have been too much sun and deer snacking on them). Before I try to plant there again I’m wondering if the fungus could be detrimental to other plant life. I’ve attached a photo. Thank you!

We bought 2 verbena in pots this past summer. When can I transplant them in the ground, since they are perennials ? Also do they need any protection for the winter?

Good morning My name is Peter Kugler. We live just south of Springfield Ore, in the Jasper Road area. We live on 30 acres of land that was logged about 8 years ago, replanted and then sold to us. It is a predominatly a south acing property. My question is what to do with the big leaf maple that are coming back with a vengeance ! The big leaf that are growing back are coming back in clumps of multiple trunks, see the pic below for an example. I don't want to get rid of them, we love the colors in the fall, but do I need to be trimming them back to jsut one or two trunks? I have been looking for some resources such as books on how to deal with the Maples but everything I see is geared towards nursery bought trees. Any ligature you might know of that address this and youcould direct me towards would be great. Thanks for any advise you can provide. Peter Kugler

Hi! We live in a park rental property in Rockville, Maryland, Montgomery County. We were clearing vines and stumbled on an old growth. Tree of heaven covered in spotted lantern flies.

I am inquiring about bamboo removal behind my house.

When should I cut back ornamental grass - spring or fall?

How and when should I trim back hydrangeas and hibiscus for winter?

I live in Edgewater Maryland and our community has a problem with bamboo in one of our open spaces. It was allowed to grow when the community was first established. The community hired someone to cut the bamboo down but I recalled learning in Master Gardener training that it only will spread underground and grow elsewhere…which it does. A We’re reluctant to use weed killer such as roundup for obvious reasons. We are trying to clear the lot of stones and debris so the lot can be mowed but I am unsure this will work. I fear it will just spread elsewhere. I am a lapsed master gardener because I have been away for 7 years and I may not be aware of new ways to get around a bamboo affliction….any advice will be greatly appreciated.

I like to get my garden soil tested and was wondering where to take and how much the cost would be. Thanks