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.

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

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

Hello there. We live in Gladstone Michigan, which is on the west North corner of Lake Michigan. I believe it to be Zone 5 or 5A. We are on a 0.8 Acre moderately wooded residential lot. The mix of species is mostly oak and Maple. There are presently two sets of medium aged to mature maple trees with what appears to be the same disease, or pests. One set died over a 1.5 to 2 year period, and the other appears to have the same problem. Wood peckers are feeding on something in the bark, but all I can find is a small green worm, and only two of those. I am attaching several jpegs, in hopes they could you help identify the issue so we can react accordingly. As an example, when I cut them down can we use the fire wood or should I get it off the property all together. Plus,... are we subject to spread to other maples on the lot.??? Best regards... Karl

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

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

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?

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

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?

Hello. I live in Hillsboro, OR. I would like to get my soil tested. How much do I need to bring and do I need to dig down to get some or just the top layer will do?