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arborvitae root barrier #712646

Asked August 12, 2020, 4:57 PM EDT

How deep would a a barrier need to go and how far from the tree does it need to be in order not to disturb the plant?

Kitsap County Washington

Arctostaphylos? #458490

Asked May 31, 2018, 4:27 PM EDT

Hello, I have a sunny slope on the edge of my property. At present, near the top, I have three prostrate ceanothus growing but I would like to plant a manzanita below them on a flat spot near the gulley by the road. I have been told to mix gravel into the planting hole. What proportion of gravel/sand/soil (mine is mostly clay) would be best? I really want a manzanita and have not had good luck with them so far. Walter

Clackamas County Oregon

Are these sweet potatoes? #326477

Asked May 29, 2016, 8:18 PM EDT

I planted sweet potatoes and some other plants last summer and these have been sprouting. They seem to have taken over my small garden!  I just wanted to be sure. Thank you! 

Hampton County Virginia

Armillaria Fungus help #607274

Asked November 24, 2019, 2:41 PM EST

We have an infestation of honey mushrooms! I'm pretty sure they are what killed the Big Leaf Maple in our front yard a few years back, they are currently fruiting under a small Salmonberry bush that is probably in the root path of the dead tree (since cut down, but there was no way to remove the stump). Somehow that have managed to travel all the way to the backyard and are now fruiting on/under and attacking our Pacific Willow tree. We live in a fairly dense urban neighborhood in North East Portland and I am very concerned about this fungus killing all the trees in our neighborhood. Is there anything that can be done about this?



Multnomah County Oregon

Ash blight #244065

Asked May 13, 2015, 3:43 PM EDT

Got a mature ash tree with the "blight." Losing leaves now. Second year. Looks like lower branches only. Otherwise healthy, full sun. Apply lime and 10-10-10 fertilizer spring and fall on grass around. Anything to do at this point, or do I wait until next year to treat the problem?

District of Columbia County District of Columbia

Asparagus starting new spears? August 15,2013 #149065

Asked August 25, 2013, 12:42 AM EDT

I waited 3 years after planting my asparagus crowns to start to harvest. I finished my 2nd spring of harvest this last late June and let all spears grow to replenish. Same as last late summer new spears started to grow last week. Should I pick  these late spears or let them grow till frost any day now, until die off and cleaning off patch? Are these new spears helping or hurting next spring's crop?
Thank You!
David, Bemidji 

Beltrami County Minnesota

Aspen tree damage in Bend, Oregon. #406706

Asked June 13, 2017, 11:05 AM EDT

Can you help me save my Aspen tree? The lower branches turned black which I cut off. Holes in trunk at ground level. Gouges/Scratches at approx 6' above ground level.



Deschutes County Oregon

Azalea nibbler #404215

Asked June 02, 2017, 4:51 PM EDT

I can't figure out what is cutting/nibbling on my my azaleas . My azaleas are small.  They are being cut about 6 inches from the ground on a sharp, approximately 60 degree, angle. The culprit doesn't appear to be eating what he nibbles.

The Twig is left on the ground. There doesn't appear to be any chewing on leaves or gnawing on the bark of the trunk

Any ideas?

Thanks

Scott Racer



Wayne County Michigan

Bacterial Wilt on Seedling? #625206

Asked April 18, 2020, 1:58 PM EDT

I have tomato seedlings under grow lights, growing from old saved Roma seeds . They are growing in an original peat pellet, transplanted to organic Miracle Grow mix, and TomatoTone. They are about a foot tall already. I just noticed a leaf issue today. Could this be bacterial leaf spot or early blight? I probably should trash these, so I dont transfer it to my other plants or to the garden, correct?



Wayne County Michigan

Bamboo plant #666511

Asked July 20, 2020, 2:22 PM EDT

How to get rid of a Bamboo plant.
They just keep multiplying.

Livingston County Michigan

Bamboo plant #703117

Asked July 20, 2020, 2:22 PM EDT

How to get rid of a Bamboo plant.
They just keep multiplying.

Livingston County Michigan

Bare Rhododendron #458471

Asked May 31, 2018, 3:26 PM EDT

Is there a way to get Rhododendrons to grow new leaves on the stem where old leaves have fallen off? This past winter seems to have been a rough one and my plant lost many of it's leaves this spring. I thought it was dead and was ready to cut it down and then I noticed it was starting to bloom. The flowers are beautiful but the rest of the plant is very leggy with few leaves to fill it in.

Sherburne County Minnesota

bark to separate on our dogwood tree? #177769

Asked April 28, 2014, 12:49 PM EDT

What is making the bark on our dogwood tree to separate?  We have also noticed big blank ants on it.  It has beautiful flowers on it and looks good over all.  Please help.


Newton County Missouri

bee safe alternative insecticide #346932

Asked July 26, 2016, 3:42 PM EDT

HELLO. WHAT IS AN EFFECTIVE INSECTICIDE THAT WON' T KILL BEES?

Anne Arundel County Maryland

bees and flies on pussy willow #361770

Asked September 11, 2016, 6:50 PM EDT

If bees and flies new to my pussy willow this year are caused by scales or amphids, what should I do about them? Is the bush doomed? it's growing beautifully and had blooms in February.  

Cook County Illinois

Beginning garden #389962

Asked March 23, 2017, 7:44 PM EDT

Hi, I have a community garden plot that is 20 x 20. I am looking for some advice on what to plant that isn't too difficult and that my kids will enjoy. I am thinking fruits and vegetables, as well as herbs. Do you have a template or plans for beginning gardeners?

Hennepin County Minnesota

bellium minutum vs. bellium bellidioides #395060

Asked April 21, 2017, 1:36 PM EDT

What is the difference between bellium minutum and bdellium bellidioides?

Larimer County Colorado

Berry identification #417671

Asked July 29, 2017, 10:12 AM EDT

Hi, We have some berry bushes on St. Lawrence River island. My mother called them choke cherries and made jelly but I am pretty sure they are not choke cherries. No teeth on the leaves. One bush/tree is about 10 feet high and another is a 3 foot shrub. Closest I could find on internet was a honeysuckle. I don't have pictures when I'm flower. We are usually here during berry season which seems to be most of spring/summer and maybe fall. The berries have multiple small yellow seeds.
   Thanks for any help.



Jefferson County New York

Best grass seed #428147

Asked September 22, 2017, 1:16 PM EDT

I am wondering what the best grass seed would be for a location about 2/10 of a mile from where you are on the Bay Road. This place is shaded about 50% of the time.

Lincoln County Oregon

Best pasture to plant in June #189777

Asked June 09, 2014, 4:36 PM EDT

I am trying to establish one Acre in the best pasture grassthat I can plant now (june). I have donkeys, goats and Alpacas. Villa Luna is located on the North East cornerof Rio Bravo and the Rio Grande 5 Acres borderingthe river. I am in Albuquerque, NM 

Bernalillo County New Mexico

best plants for bluff protection on Lake Michigan #717771

Asked August 26, 2020, 11:07 AM EDT

What plants are recommended for planting above stone revetment? Bluff is ~40 feet high and stone will go from lake shore up ~ 20 feet on steeply inclined bluff. Soil is sand and clay, and bluff faces west. I'm more concerned about function, plants that have extensive root systems, than above ground 'prettiness.' Two close by landscapers (Grand Junction and Fennville) recommended a low growing, ornamental sumac, but I have yet to see it locally (although there is plenty wild sumac on the bluff). What plants do you advise in the situation described above?

Van Buren County Michigan

Best time to plant conifers. #277267

Asked September 10, 2015, 5:42 PM EDT

I want to plant a 7 foot spruce. Is September/October  an OK time?

El Paso County Colorado

Best varieties for Pittsburgh area #166364

Asked February 08, 2014, 2:22 PM EST

Hi, I have recently moved to Pittsburgh and am looking forward to gardening in my yard this year, or in a community garden plot. I am wondering if there is a list of recommended varieties of common garden vegetables like tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, peppers, etc. that usually do well in the Pittsburgh area. I used to garden further South, so the varieties I am used to, might not be what is best here. Thanks!

Allegheny County Pennsylvania

Black Heirloom tomatoes #480962

Asked August 26, 2018, 2:02 PM EDT

How do I know when a black heirloom tomato is ripe?  Does it turn red?  The plant was a gift with no information.  The fruit is large and looks good but doesn't seem to ripen. 


Boulder County Colorado

black oozing mold on mulberry tree #591352

Asked August 22, 2019, 7:00 PM EDT

Can I somehow control the big black oozing mold on my mulberry tree? Can it contaminate other plants in my yard?

Pueblo County Oregon