I am a 5th Grade student in Valley Crossing Elementary School in Woodbury. I am doing my passion project on Evergreen trees. Thank you. 1. What are some negatives about Evergreen trees? 2. Where can you find Evergreen trees in Minnesota? 3. Why do we commonly use Evergreen trees for our Christmas trees? 4. What is unique about a Holly tree? 5. What is unique about a Rhododendron tree? 6. What is unique about an Ironwood tree?

Hello. I have a rubber plant that is exhibiting signs of disease. I first noticed the problem this past summer. The leaves of the plant will start to get a small split (photo 1) that will progress to affect the whole leaf (photo 2 & 3). Many new leaves, but not all, seem thinner and some are misshapen. The plant is outside in the summer/early fall and inside during the remainder of the year. I have owned the plant for approximately 12 years and it was not a young plant when I got it. I fear that my plant might be afflicted with foliar nematodes. This is the only plant that I own and I am willing to go to great lengths to save it. There is a product called ZeroTol 2.0 that I am considering trying. The basic chemistry is Hydrogen Peroxide and Peracetic acid, plus surfactants, buffers, etc. My questions are: 1. What do you think is affecting my plant? 2. Is ZeroTol safe to use on a rubber plant? 3. Do you have any other suggestions for things I can do to save the plant> Thank you so much for your time!

I'm seeing small almost clear drops on some needles of an evergreen plant I bought recently. THE LABEL SAID IT WAS ZONE 7. I thought I'd keep it for the house only during the will terminate and place outside in summer.. The drops are as small as the head of a pin. Is this a sap drop or an insect?

Hi. I am wondering: 1) is this a mountain ash 2) why are the berries already shriveled and dark (zone 6). They were orange. 3) the bark was damaged by a deer. Is it healed? 4) If I transplant it from a crowded shady area to a sunny area this time of year will it have a chance to survive and provide longer lasting berries next year? Thank you!

We have some critter - racoon or opossum in closed off attic space - how do we get rid of it?

I will be planting 10 canaan fir trees in my back meadow/yard and would like to encourage the growth of mycorrhizae fungi for enhancing the trees' growth. I became interested in this topic since reading Suzanne Simard's book "Finding the Mother Tree". The trees I am planting will be root bare, I think. Thank you for any insight or resources to contact.

Do you need any licenses to start a hobby farm in Alaska? Do you need a business license or anything? Thanks

I would like to plant native flower seeds over my septic meadow instead of the grass lawn. What is the best way to remove the grass lawn that is currently there? Would it be safe to use a sod cutter?

Hi, Any clay art experts out there? Where can a beginner buy a reasonable quantity of oven baked clay for crafts?

I am building a raised garden for growing vegetables and I want your recommendations for building materials. My impulse is to use 2 x 10 rough cedar. When I went to the lumber yard, I was told that the Wolmanized Outdoor wood is safe for use in the garden. What are your thoughts?