Hello - I have a few questions for you related to fertilizing: 1) I recently had the soil in my backyard vegetable boxes tested and I want to amend the soil according to their recommendations before I plant/seed this year's crop. This is the first time that some of the boxes are testing low in Boron (0.2 - 0.3ppm). I read in one of your publications that you can add 1 tbsp Borax in 1 gallon of water and apply to 100 sq ft - do I need to wait any amount of time after that application before safely planting/seeding? 2) The soil testing suggests adding some sulfur (SO4-S) to avoid plant yellowing and lack of vigor. Which type of S product should I use? What should I look for on the label? 3) I also need to add N and was planning on adding feather meal. Because it is slow acting, should I apply some other form of N at planting time? If yes, which is preferred - blood meal or ammonium sulfate and at what rate? 4) I fertilized my blueberry bushes two months ago with an organic fertilizer for acid-loving plants. Can I test that soil now, or do I need to wait a certain amount of time longer? Some of my bushes are not doing well and I want to make sure everything is in the right range. Thank you for your help!!! Anne

I have an area bordered by my front steps, sidewalk, and front and side area of the home. In this area I have planted a boxwood hedge, in a square. I have attempted to grow an attractive ground cover around the boxwood, to fill in the area in order to eliminate the need for mulch. This area faces straight south without any shade so the sun can get fairly intense. My question, will Ajuga choke out the boxwoods? Can Ajuga handle that much sun? Is there a variety that is less invasive and more sun friendly?

Hello, Am a Santiam Canyon 2020 wildfire survivor/refugee. 100% losses on 80 acre private property zoned TC (marion co.) . No insurance. Am seeking assistance with replanting fir trees/seedlings. Have reached out to several agencies. No results to date. Would be grateful for any information/help available. Thank you!

35 year old gorgeous Japanese maple tree has an area that looks like a possible disease/insect problem.

Good afternoon, We just discovered our residential Hemlock trees have Wooly Adelaide. We are hoping to get them treated appropriately so we won't loose all of them, and or spread it further. Please advise.

Hello, I’m inquiring about the spread or potential spread of the box moth in Livingston County. We would like to plant some boxwoods and would like to know if you are recommending against planting them due to the presence of the moth in Livingston County. thank you,

Is spraying still needed in South Anchorage to protect trees from spruce beetles? When should it be done by?

The pictured vine showed up intertwined with my trumpet honeysuckle this spring. What is it, and is it a problem?