Height: about 8 or 9 feet. It was transplanted from 20 feet away (it was growing too well and took over the path), and never recovered. It looks like this now. What can I do? Its brother is doing very well.

I bought Thalia and was told to plant bulbs now. I did. I subsequently bought some more Thalia and the nursery employee told me to plant them after the first frost (we have not had one yet). The nursery further instructed me to dig up the Thalia I already planted because the "soil it still too warm". They feared that the planted bulbs mights sprout leave and then freeze. So, what to do? Pull up and replant later in the fall? Leave the planted bulbs? Thank you.

Hi Extension folks, Our yard has tree cover (pecan, magnolia, poplar, maple) with a bit of sun mid-day to afternoon. It's a bit muddy at the moment and I'd like to establish some ground cover, especially pollinator (hummingbird) friendly stuff. A bit of Monkey grass and violets are present in patches. TIA!

I have noticed that quite a few shrubs etc at the Mn Arboretum are rated as zone 5. I would like to know what techniques the Arb does to have such a good success with these plants.

I found several areas just under my grass where there is hard white growth; eventually it starts growing up through the grass. It feels almost like concrete when you step in it. The pieces of it can be sectioned off, like cauliflower. I’ve had to dig it out, leaving 1-2” deep areas - usually much larger in area than I photographed. Can you identify what it is and how to treat it? Thank you!

When can we safely trim our oaks to prevent oak wilt?

Every year for the past 10-15 years, around this time, the stink bugs congregate on windows and doors, trying to get into my house. So far this year, I have only seen one. Where are they?

I submitted this question a week or so ago and am hoping for a response - is that possible? We need your advice on our Crepe Myrtle which is not blooming this fall. Planted it three years ago - bloomed the first fall with nice flowers. Since then, no blooms although the small tree has dark green foliage and looks very healthy. It is possible that is not getting enough sun in the spot where we planted it - might that be the problem? If so, we'd like to transplant it to a sunnier spot and are hoping for your advice on when and how to transplant the tree. It is small - about 4 feet tall. When is the best time to move it and what precautions should we take in uprooting it? Thank you!

Hello, I am wondering if this crack in this Maple Tree is of any concern. If yes, anything I can wrap around this area, sort of like a bandaid to close it up?

I  planted pine trees they look strange. Some look like they are thin foliage at lower levels, while the upper portion of the tree is growing well.

The other tree has what looks like a pine cones growing into the branches. Are these trees ok? Do I need to be concerned?

Thanks so much for your time and help.