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Fruit tree questions #385126

Asked February 14, 2017, 12:50 PM EST

Hi there! We are hobby farmers that have a small, mainly established fruit tree orchard, Some trees being 30+ years old. We prefer not to use spray, but at the same time, want to have a productive orchard that can help feed our family and our livestock. We have apple, pear, cherry, plum, and fig trees in the orchard. I would love to know recommended sprays, and a spray schedule. Also, I have heard it is common for some trees to be very productive one year, and not very productive the following year… Is this normal? Last question...do fruit trees require pollinizers? Thank you so much for your assistance!

Marion County Oregon

Fruit trees #433945

Asked November 07, 2017, 11:07 AM EST

Went to a seminar in Hart County last month and they were talking about planting local fruit trees. Where do you find the trees in this area?

Warren County Kentucky

fungus gnats #630418

Asked May 03, 2020, 12:35 AM EDT

How to eradicate fungus gnats from house plants for good?

Laramie County Wyoming

garlic in Howard County #282897

Asked October 06, 2015, 11:30 AM EDT

When is the best time to plant garlic in howard county?

Howard County Maryland

Getting rid of Lily of the Valley #422904

Asked August 22, 2017, 10:42 PM EDT

We have a substantial bed of lily of the valley in our front yard, and it keeps growing every year.  We are doing some major grading to try to alleviate water in our basement, and we want to take out the lily of the valley. I have been told they are very hard to eradicate. Would you please give us directions on how to best get them "gone". One friend said to mow them down first, then try to eliminate them. Please let me know if this step is necessary, helpful or not helpful. Our gardening skills and knowledge are limited, sad to say!

Hennepin County Minnesota

Giant Sacaton Grass #549825

Asked March 29, 2019, 9:59 PM EDT

Have you heard of anyone using it in Colorado Springs and if so has it done well.  Seems as though it should do well in our semi arid climate.

El Paso County Colorado

Golden currant leaves turning brown and curling #258802

Asked July 02, 2015, 1:27 PM EDT

My native golden currant was doing well. It flowered and fruited. But now the fruit have stop developing and the leaves are turning brown, curling, and peeling off...but it's only late June.



Boulder County Colorado

Grass trimmings #549678

Asked March 29, 2019, 11:23 AM EDT

Would the bottom of grass trimmings compost be safe to use now after several yrs, has rotted to rich black dirt. Has had dandelion and creeping Charlie in it when piled up. Thank you.

Philadelphia County Pennsylvania

Groundcovers #363214

Asked September 16, 2016, 4:09 PM EDT

What grass seed is best for a shaded lawn? What groundcover plant works best for a shaded garden?

Baltimore County Maryland

Growing Aspen Trees #667512

Asked July 22, 2020, 5:10 PM EDT

When should I plant an Aspen tree from Colorado in southwest PA? How can I protect it from insects and fungus?

Westmoreland County Pennsylvania

growing fruit in Oregon #643491

Asked May 30, 2020, 3:45 PM EDT

My husband would like to grow a apricot tree(S), we live on the border of Aloha & Beaverton, is this a possibility? Cheers Karen

Washington County Oregon

Growing Problems #360494

Asked September 07, 2016, 2:44 PM EDT

We've planted vinca ground cover in 2 areas in late May. There are two pictures attached that show the healthy area and unhealthy area in hopes that you can help us with this issue. Healthy area is on sloped hill and unhealthy area is in front yard on flat ground. Both areas mostly shaded. Had trouble in past growing anything looking healthy in front which happens to be under an oak tree. Please help?



Kenton County Kentucky

Growing vegetables in flower beds? #290557

Asked November 16, 2015, 3:25 PM EST

Is there any catalogs by OSU on this topic?

Linn County Oregon

Have 6-7 foot Arborvitae... #214836

Asked September 29, 2014, 6:36 PM EDT

Have 6-7 foot Arborvitae. Planted to close to sidewalk. Want to prune back. What & When should I do ? Thanks / Ron

Prince George's County Maryland

heavy infestation of white fly/ fungus #598834

Asked September 24, 2019, 10:30 AM EDT

I had a beautiful garden of Coleus several varieties. Also planted next to the coleus is a container with two large Mandervilas. Both the Coleus and Mandervilia are covered in white fungus and what I believe to be white fly. Today I pulled all the Coleus, but there is so much dead leaves and white stuff on the ground, I'm afraid to plant anything without treating the ground and the soil in the container. What can to do about the heavy infestation of white fly/ fungus and how can I keep it from spreading? I had treated the plants several times with Organicide 3 in 1 just didn't work. Trying to send pics but can't seem to upload to computer , Thanks

Harford County Maryland

hello my name is Rebecca... #390483

Asked March 27, 2017, 2:54 PM EDT

hello my name is Rebecca Stickel we have a dozen Colorado blue spruce trees on our lot yard and they are all dying needles have dropped from all the lower branches and I was warning if you could help us with a reason . i'm attaching several pictures they started defoliating over the past several years and have worsened. seems to be spreading? Do you know what is doing this? Is there anything we can do to help save these or the other trees that arent as bad? Thank you for your assistance



Madison County Ohio

Hello! My neighbor is gr... #265431

Asked July 27, 2015, 8:51 PM EDT

Hello! My neighbor is growing a couple tomato plants and none of them are turning red they're just being green and starting to deforming and are overly large. Any tips on how to help some of them turn red? I found a blog post that mentioned taking off a couple tomotas might help the plant put energy towards turning them red since we had a bad growing season. Any other ideas? Thank you so much for your time I look forward to hearing from you soon



Ramsey County Minnesota

Hello! We planted a Redb... #457974

Asked May 29, 2018, 10:54 PM EDT

Hello! We planted a Redbud tree about a month ago, and it was doing beautifully until a few days ago when we noticed yellowing of leaves and wilting. I checked the soil and it’s moist. We did get quite a bit a rain this past week. Could it be over watering? Please help !



Denver County Colorado

Hello, I bought this ... #151324

Asked September 05, 2013, 9:29 PM EDT

Hello, I bought this aloe plant in February. It seemed to me that it was too big for the pot it was in and I separated it into three plants. I used cactus potting soil when I transplanted them and only water them every 3-4 weeks. The plants are now tall and thin, with semi-brown stalks and dehydrated leaves. They do not look well and would appreciate any advice on how to help them.



Anoka County Minnesota

Hemlock Trees #291965

Asked November 28, 2015, 8:24 PM EST

I live in Minnetonka, near Hopkins. My front yard faces north and is in the shade most of the day. Would a hemlock tree do well in my front yard? If so, which type of Hemlock...Canada Hemlock? Thanks so much in advance! :)

Hennepin County Minnesota

Hi, I planted two apple ... #143849

Asked July 29, 2013, 11:15 AM EDT

Hi, I planted two apple trees this spring, and a fungus has appeared on them. Can you identify it and tell me how I can possibly treat it? Thanks so much!



Washington County Maryland

Hibiscus Gall Midge #147160

Asked August 14, 2013, 3:50 PM EDT

I live in Houston and for a week or so, my hibiscus seem to produce only tiny buds which turn yellow and fall off.  I thought it was thrips until I read about the gall midge.  I have been picking the buds off so not to let them hit the ground.  I would prefer to use a natural predator if there is one, but if not, do you recommend a certain systemic to control them.  I have quite a few hibiscus and they all seem to be doing this.  In the picture the bottom bud is already turning yellow.  HELP!

While I'm asking, what do you recommend for thrips?

Thanks in advance for your time. 



Harris County Texas

Hibiscus – Rose of Sharon disease? #637147

Asked May 18, 2020, 9:24 AM EDT

Hello. Can you tell what this white stuff is on our Hibiscus – Rose of Sharon? Do you know what we need to do? Please see attached pictures. Thanks,



Anne Arundel County Maryland

Honey Locust bore #677214

Asked November 11, 2020, 9:23 AM EST

How can I prevent other honey locust trees from getting infected with the honey locust bore? I have several trees on two commercial properties all in close distance from the one that is infected. There are early signs on another tree,

Wayne County Michigan

Honeycrisp apple seedlings #390268

Asked March 26, 2017, 9:42 AM EDT

We have seedlings from Honeycrisp apples, which we grew over the winter by placing the seeds in a cool moist area. Some have red stems, some have green stems. They are growing rapidly. Is there any difference/concern with which color the stems are? We want to plant a couple in our back yard eventually. Please advise. Thank you



Hennepin County Minnesota