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European Currant worms #127979

Asked May 17, 2013, 10:30 PM EDT

HELP! European currant worms are eating the leaves off my gooseberries and currants

San Juan County Washington

fast-growing thorny monster weed #555053

Asked April 22, 2019, 6:55 PM EDT

This appeared a few days ago and has grown exponentially. Thick stalk has thorns. It is about 8 feet tall today. How can we safely destroy it? Should it be burned? We do not want to touch it in case it is hogweed or something like that. We are 70 years old and wonder who would be appropriate resource to hire to get rid of it.



Prince George's County Maryland

fertile figs #579712

Asked July 13, 2019, 1:07 PM EDT

After buying a fig tree I found out that I should grow it in a pot because there are bacteria in the first inch of the ground in South Florida that will kill the plant. So I have it in a pot but I have it in my screened porch. my whole yard is screened. Is there any particular kind of fertilizer I should use to nourish my fig tree? Different people tell me different things about fertalizer when growing inside a screened in yard because of the defussed light. Can you please tell me what I really need to know? Thanks
                 Sal

Sarasota County Florida

fertilizing my geranium plant #433377

Asked October 31, 2017, 3:12 PM EDT

Trimmed back about 1/2 of geranium plant I brought in--when do I start fertilizing it again so it will be nice by May? March or April?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Filbert tree (walking cane) #580036

Asked July 14, 2019, 6:51 PM EDT

My Filbert tree (walking cane) looks like it"s leaves on one side of the tree are dying. What can I do the save it? I was planted about 6 years ago and never had any problems until this summer.

Trumbull County Ohio

Flower seeds to sow in fall (48304, Bloomfield Hills, Mi. #481615

Asked August 29, 2018, 12:04 PM EDT

My question has several parts all concerning getting flower seeds planted in fall. I read that snapdragons can be planted in fall in my zone. What does that mean? Is that a temperature designation? Do I plant when the temp falls below 60 or 50? Before the first frost? If seedlings pop up, do I have to replant? Are there other flower seeds I can plant in Fall here? There are many self seeders in my garden, can I plant their seeds in Fall? Cleome, Four O Clocks, Cosmos...?

Oakland County Michigan

flowering cherry tree #425105

Asked September 04, 2017, 4:03 PM EDT

I planted a flowering cherry tree in the spring this year. The tree was doing really well, grew about a foot. Now it's leaves are turn yellow and falling off. We have had lots of rain and when it's not raining. I have been watering twice a week. What is wrong with my tree?

Anne Arundel County Kentucky

Forest Fire Ash fall and Tomatoes #722679

Asked September 10, 2020, 2:55 PM EDT

Hello, We are wondering how the recent ash from the Oregon fires effects our garden tomatoes? Will washing them before eating them be safe enough? Really appreciate your looking into this for us as we have a lot of tomatoes and squash too. Thanks so much, And Appreciate all your good work and help! Kathy Wooley

Lane County Oregon

Fox tail or wild grass? #577061

Asked July 05, 2019, 1:38 PM EDT

Can you please identify the pictures attached and let us know whether this is fox tail or a different kind of wild grass? Most importantly, we would like to know if it is not fox tail.



Douglas County Nevada

Free seeds/Plants for Garden and farm #390824

Asked March 29, 2017, 11:58 AM EDT

I would like to start a small farm and flower garden to encourage birds and bees. I have limited funds and need some help locating seeds and plants. Any help or advise?

Prince George's County Maryland

Fresh Collard Greens #619982

Asked March 31, 2020, 11:38 AM EDT

What is this on my collard greens? Will it make me sick? I bought a couple of bunches from the super market 2 days ago. I have never seen this before. Should I throw them out?



Baltimore City County Maryland

Fringe tree #412248

Asked July 06, 2017, 4:29 PM EDT

I have a fringe tree that I bought about 3 yrs ago and the tree is doing fine but it has never flowered in June like other ones do, do you know why that would be ? I tried this year to add acidic soil around tree and that did not help. Is there anything to do with age of tree ? I have seen smaller fringe trees bloom. It gets plenty of sun. Please help if you can

Anoka County Minnesota

fruit tree bark damage #305858

Asked March 09, 2016, 1:12 PM EST

I have a small group of fruit trees: apricot, apple, pear, and plum. All are showing greater or lesser deterioration of the bark at the very base of the trunk, just above the ground. The apples seem to be worst, revealing bare wood rather than the bark you would expect. The apricots' bark (at the Base) is black, thin, curled, and dry and was the site of an amber-colored sap at the end of last summer. Also, While the apricots were huge in number last summer, they all dropped within several days. Do the trees share a common problem? Treatment? Is a dressing of some sort in order?

Cecil County Maryland

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

gravel or styrofoam #737964

Asked March 07, 2021, 5:23 PM EST

should you place gravel or styrofoam pieces in the bottom of vegetable planters for drainage.

Columbia County Oregon

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 Aspen Trees #704118

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