Are there any programs in Caroll County, Maryland offering assistance for removal of Bradford Pear trees, as it's an invasive species? We have a large one on our property planted by the previous owner that needs to be removed. Thank you.

Per my title - this is about a 50 foot hickory tree in my front yard (adjacent to my septic field) in western howard county (woodbine). The base of the truck appears to have an increasing amount of bark sloughing off the tree - been happening for about 2-3 years now since I noticed it. The tree bloomed last summer but there were a few upper brnaches that appeared to have no leaves. Possible cause(s)? diseases? Also, the tree is adjacent to a shared driveway? and although not leaning toward my house could possibly hit it or damage my neighbor's garden driveway. I am considering having it dropped - thought s on this? Appreciate your thoughts.

Do you have any information re: replacing a turf grass lawn with clover, micro-clover, or other plant(s)? I'm trying to find a low/no-mow alternative which doesn't require watering. Clover seemed promising, but someone just told me it's non-native/prone to invasion by undesirable/invasive species. If there is an acceptable/native clover which would work, can I just overseed my existing lawn with it? I have some grass, some moss and lots of weeds. Mostly sun, some shade under 2 large maple trees.

Hello i have some dirt that i would like to get tested how do i go about getting that done

How do I care for this? Also the cup tipped over and the succulent fell out and I noticed it didn’t have a root. Should i put root powder on it. This was given to me.

is fir a good wood for compost bin?

Hello, I am preparing to start a Hazelnut farm in Yamhil county. I would like to seek a agriculture science degree and you have several to choose from. I am a new/beginner farmer and I will be building my farm while attending classes online. I will be growing Hazelnuts 10-20 acres, 5 acres Pinot noir vines for wine, a couple acres of Christmas trees and blueberries on a couple acres. This will be a certified organic farm by the time the product will be fruitful. I will also have some chickens for eggs and other small farm friends. Which degree focuses on what my plans are?

Hello, I sent an email earlier but was asked to upload pictures from my phone. Can u please tell me what kind of spider does this. I have never noticed a nest like these or maybe I just never really looked. Thank you, Michelle Tremblay

I have recently purchased a pair of these planters (https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/planters/flower-pots/7507312?store=17570&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoW-7hQ0-RUzwpwt9ZlZSMe0a21_kJs7rC6eGR1bwHlhoAUlCtGroaAaAp7REALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) to replace a pair of ceramic pots that were the same size. The pots are on either side of my front patio and get sun all day but will also get some wind and rain. I need to plant them with something and I'm looking for suggestions that would look good year round and do well. I have previously tried Greensphere Manzanita and Champion Hebes in the ceramic pots. The Manzanita did well for a few years but then suddenly died. One of the Hebes did well while the other did not. Any suggestions of what I can plant that would look good year round and do well in a pot that size?

Hi! We currently use Quickbooks for our 3 small farms, turn over the data to our accountant each year for taxes. Do you recommend any simple ag-focused program for keeping the books? Thanks in advance for your help, Sharon Porter