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Asked April 24, 2024, 5:25 PM EDT

Hello, I have a couple questions about watering. 1. We have shrubs planted last summer, and we are about to turn back on our irrigation system and set the timer. Once shrubs are established, what is your recommended watering schedule? How many times per week and for how many minutes each time? 2. Same question for blueberry bushes. 3. And same question for our lawn. Thanks.

Washington County Oregon

Warm enough yet #865780

Asked April 24, 2024, 4:49 PM EDT

Hi~ Is it warm enough to transplant hostas, shade type plants to another shade area in my yard? We have an area that needs to be dug up and need to move these plants as soon as possible. Thank you! Deb Olson

Anoka County Minnesota

Plant id #865778

Asked April 24, 2024, 4:44 PM EDT

Hello, I have several of these bunches of grass throughout my yard. I also see many around town. They seem to throw a lot of seeds. Is it invasive? Is it a native grass? It does look pretty when it is cleaned up, but I don't want to promote pests. Thank you.

Benton County Oregon

What is this plant? #865777

Asked April 24, 2024, 4:40 PM EDT

What is this ground cover and how do I get it going on my property?

Douglas County Minnesota

Time to trim hydrangeas #865773

Asked April 24, 2024, 4:13 PM EDT

Hello, I have a set of Annabelle Hydrangeas that I forgot to trim. Now they're budding - is it still OK to trim them or should I leave them alone for the season? Will I still get the flowers on top? Any other care tips for them is appreciated. Thank you

Hennepin County Minnesota

Lawn Renovation #865772

Asked April 24, 2024, 4:08 PM EDT

Hello, I am looking to rejuvenate a yard that has been neglected for some time. I know nothing about how to do this! I've found the link to renovating for quality and sustainability as well as the soil testing lab. Are there any other resources you'd recommend? Many thanks, Marja

Hennepin County Minnesota

Apple Tree Support #865771

Asked April 24, 2024, 4:07 PM EDT

We bought a house last year and it has two apple trees on the property. Last year we did nothing and the apples were very small and lumpy not edible. This year we are hoping to have apples we can eat. Any suggestions as to how to prepare the trees?

Douglas County Minnesota

Should I top dress with compost or a combo of compost & soil? #865769

Asked April 24, 2024, 3:50 PM EDT

1) two years ago we added 6 yards of compost to our flower beds. You wouldn’t know it now—Where did it all go? (See pics) 2) Would a mix of top soil & compost last better than plain compost? 3) a horse farm in our area is offering free compost— am I asking for trouble if I were to use that?

Marion County Oregon

Wild Flowers #865767

Asked April 24, 2024, 3:29 PM EDT

I would like to get information of planting and maintaining wild flowers. I have about 1 acre of current mowed grass that I would like to change to wild flowers, so to eliminate the need to cut and maintain the current grass. Thank you

Summit County Ohio

Needle cast #865766

Asked April 24, 2024, 3:18 PM EDT

I have needle cast on several of my pine trees. Do I spray at the bottom of the pine trees with fungicide application or do I spray the bottom of the braches with the fungicide?

Blue Earth County Minnesota

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