My single Esperanza has not bloomed since being planted 4 years ago. Faces East. Very healthy; grows “up and out” rapidly!!

I have this invasive vine. Can you tell me how to get rid of it?

My black eyed Susan’s turn brown every year. Can you tell me what is wrong and what I can do yo prevent it next year.

Something has taken root in the pot of my Pink Lemonade Blueberries (at the front of the house). I looked around the yard and found (seemingly) the same species of this mystery plant by the sidewalk near the front door (about 15-20 feet away from the blueberry pot), and also in another pot in the back of the house (about 50-60 feet away). The pot in the back is full of foliage and carrots from last year that are there to produce me seeds. Yet the object attached to the leaves looks like a peanut. If it is a peanut, how did they get around the house and into my pots? Should I uproot it as soon as possible?

While checking the health of my Dwarf Mulberry Trees, I noticed an approximately penny sized (in circumference) growth around the base of my plant. I didn't touch it, so I'm not sure whether it's hard or soft.

How wide do American Pillar's get? I have a long narrow backyard and approximately 145 linear feet in which to plant a privacy screen. I'd like to have a tall screen to block the neighbor's prying eyes and to dampen the sound coming from the city and highway 95. I understand planting a variety of trees/shrubs would be better, but I'm trying to avoid taking up so much space that it would further narrow the backyard. My property abuts a mini forest that's part of an industrial property just outside Baltimore City. Deer do come to visit, but not too often. Is the American Pillar the way to go for me? The emerald greens don't seem to get as tall as I would prefer. I've attached an areal snapshot (where I was trying to determine how much drip hose I'd need) and a picture from today. Also, how far away from the very mature, probably 60' tall, juniper tree (I think it's a female ashe juniper) would I need to plant any new trees? Any advice would be much appreciated.

I noticed these two insects on my spotted mint and am wondering what they are. Thanks, Stella

Do you have directions for canning peaches safely in their own juice, with no sweeteners added? Thank you.

I purchased hay from a neighbor that I had unknowingly had been sprayed with Milestone to control Canada thistle. The hay was feed to sheep and then composted for a year and applied to a new garden. Tomatoes are affected the most but can also be seen in potatoes, peas, beans and eggplant. Bean seeds did not even germinate. Sweet corn, squash, pumpkins, brassicas, carrots, lettuce and beets seem unaffected. Question, is it safe to consume those vegetable that seem unaffected and what is the solution for the soil to correct it for next year? Also, does this have any effect on the lamb used for meat and also if the plant material from the garden can be fed to chickens and still be able to use their eggs safely? Thank you!

Why? 10 year old tree, browning increasingly on lower limbs. Very few pears, last year was 1st year for pears and produced loads. I think I’ve watered it plenty, maybe too much.