I moved to Newport, Oregon last July. My lawn is full of hawkweed and not sure how to get rid of it. I'd just like nice green grass and am not opposed to using chemicals, but don't know which ones to purchase, how to apply, etc. Thanks, Kelli Loftus 930 NW Lake Street, Newport, Oregon. <personal data hidden><personal data hidden>

Ciao! I am interested in the Master Gardener program. Is it possible to connect with someone in the program to discuss the process? Looking to gain more insight as to time commitment, cost, and opportunities available post graduation from the program.

I have a garden (residential) in my back yard with 4-5 raised beds. For the most part they are all different sizes. I have installed pvc in most gardens. The pvc is drilled at the same intervals with the same diameter holes ,spaced the same distances. When I attach the hose to the fittings for each garden the water needs to be turned on a different amount to achieve the desired application. This makes watering a time consuming event. Is there a way to regulate the different pressure requirements for different size gardens from a normal residential garden hose. Sorry for the lack of technical information.

I live in a condo and had these tiny insects last winter. They disappeared in the warm weather and reappeared in the late fall. They do not sting, bite, or fly. They are easily squashed.

Hi! My wife is an insurance agent and always afraid of us getting sued. I am a wild spirited farmer and want to make and sell my own syrup. What are the laws in Michigan for that? I do not plan to produce more than 15,000$ worth, I do know that magic number changes a lot of regulations. Any help is appreciated! Blessings, Jason

We are located in Linn county and plan on fencing in a pasture next to a road. It is standard 4ft field fence. How far off the road does it need to be? I've scoured the internet and couldn't find any info. Thanks!

what trees should our town plant to replace the ash trees we are taking out

My wife and I are planning to mix our own container potting soil this year, aiming for a pH of 6–7. I’d love recommendations on how to achieve this. From my research, I know peat moss has a low pH (3–5), while coco coir is pH-neutral but needs to be buffered to help plants absorb calcium properly. I’m not fully committed to either peat or coco but prefer a soil mix that allows me to water every couple of days (rather than daily). For context, I’m growing peppers, which don’t tolerate soggy roots. I came across the following recipe online, though it didn’t provide any pH information. I’ve noticed many commercial soil blends include lime but haven’t found many DIY recipes that specify it as an ingredient. Here’s the recipe I’m considering: 6 gallons of sphagnum peat moss or coco coir 4.5 gallons of perlite 4.5 gallons of worm compost My plan is to supplement this mix with 2 tablespoons per gallon of Dr. Earth 4-4-4 dry nutrients for fertility. I don’t anticipate needing more than 20 gallons a year. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find Pro-Mix HP anywhere near Newport, Oregon, so I want to create something comparable. It feels like this shouldn’t be too complicated and could be more cost-effective in the long run. Any advice on adjusting this mix to optimize pH and support healthy pepper growth would be greatly appreciated!

So far, for about 10 years, I was using Compost for my vegetable garden. Price increase including the delivery charges made me think to use chemical fertilizers that is a LOT cheaper. Searching stores and internet I am confused. For example Homedepot sell one brand for less than $0.5/lb, yet another brand for $1/lb, both are 10-10-10. Also they sell big brand names for more than $3/lb. Aside from NPK, is there another factor to help me understand this large price differences? Is there any ways to know which fertilizer is better?