I have an ornamental tree at the southeast corner of my home that used to be lovely, but each year it has fewer flowers and leaves. All of the branches in the middle of the tree remain bare year round. Is there something I should be doing to improve the health of the tree, or is it just nearing the end of its lifespan?

I have a lilac bush that is about 3-4 years old. It did not bloom last year and only one bloom the year before (When we planted it). It has been doing quite well producing foliage over the last 2 years. First question is what type of plant food shall I use this spring to produce flowers and when should it be applied. The second question is I have read that the cicadas this year will be very harmful or fatal to young trees and shrubs. Is there anything I can do to protect the lilac bush from them including covering it with mosquito netting.? Steve Newhouse

Hi – I read an article in the Wall Street Journal to be about turning lawns into Meadows. I live in Southeast Denver and was wondering if there are any resources about how to do this in Colorado?

Hello I live in Marion County and I am attempting for a second year to grow pumpkins in my raised bed. Last year I had great vine growth (12-15 feet) and male flowers (20-30) but no female flowers except 1. Any suggestions? Michael

Hello! I live in the Alamo Placita neighborhood of Denver and our plum tree is full of open blossoms. I'm worried about the expected lows in the 20s overnight this week. Should I cover it? If so, what is the best way? Wrap the branches in light fabric? It's still pretty young and short, so wouldn't be difficult to cover. Thanks!

What is spider grass? Is it invasive?

I have a 28 foot long, 14 foot wide bridge on my driveway crossing an irrigation ditch. The ditch is scheduled to be put into a pipe in 8-10 years. I must redeck it now, and am asking: Is it reason to use local milled not-pressure treated lumber for the deck?

Saw this bee on a tulip leaf, early evening. I’ve been told it is hard to ID these to species level, but is there a list of which species are in OR, and what plants the various Adrena bees frequent?

one of my Girl Scouts sent me a picture of a snake she found, can I get a positive ID on it from you if I send a picture?

Should I have my trees treated for black knot even if they don't get pruned?