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lead free irrigation system timers #865741

Asked April 24, 2024, 1:54 PM EDT

We are setting up a drip irrigation system for some new vegetable and berry beds and are wondering if there are any lead free irrigation timers or NSF certified timers out there. If not, how important is it? If there is lead in the timer that connects to the hose, then it seems some lead would end up sitting in the water that stays in the hoses around the clock. Would that level of lead ever be too much for the soil and plants? Thank you. Laurie and Lucas

Benton County Oregon

Lawn ants #865737

Asked April 24, 2024, 1:25 PM EDT

I have ants in my lawn and can't get rid of them. I have used various over the counter products over the past few years with no help. Thank you. Michael

Ramsey County Minnesota

Apple Tree #865736

Asked April 24, 2024, 1:23 PM EDT

We have a semi dwarf "Liberty" Apple tree. On the trunk the bark has turned black and is peeling. The tree still produced last year. Can you identify the problen? Should it be removed? Will it infect our other Apple trees?

Iron County Michigan

Carpenter Bees #865735

Asked April 24, 2024, 1:15 PM EDT

For several weeks we have had swarming small bees in 2 areas around our home: deck and gutters in the front of our home. What do we do to get rid of them and determine if they have caused damage? I am attaching a couple of photos of holes that I saw a couple of bees hanging around.

Polk County Iowa

Controlling plants from bush coming up #865733

Asked April 24, 2024, 1:11 PM EDT

How to control little sucker plants around my bush from coming up.?

Seneca County Ohio

Wisteria #865732

Asked April 24, 2024, 12:52 PM EDT

I planted a wisteria plant about 20 years ago ... and while it grows wonderfully it has never produced any flowers ... any ideas on how to get it to bloom?

Baltimore City County Maryland

Starting a new garden #865730

Asked April 24, 2024, 12:47 PM EDT

I am starting a new garden from scratch and I have no idea what the PH level should be, lime, soil content etc. How should I go about testing this and if the soil is way off how do you balance it out?

Blue Earth County Minnesota

Servsafe managers exam #865727

Asked April 24, 2024, 12:37 PM EDT

Is there a cost for the Servsafe managers test?

Lenawee County Michigan

low-maintenance grass seed for lawns #865726

Asked April 24, 2024, 12:33 PM EDT

Can you recommend a low-maintenance grass seed for planting a new lawn? I have seen ads for "No-mow lawns", but I don't know if claims made about such grass seed are dependable. A drought, heat resistant grass that needs minimal mowing is desired.

Jackson County Oregon

Clear sap on apricot tree #865725

Asked April 24, 2024, 12:33 PM EDT

Hi, I’ve got a healthy looking apricot tree, good growth, good fruit set, bark looks good, foliage looks good, but I’ve noticed a number of blobs of clear amber spots. I can’t see any damage to the tree at the points of sap. Am wondering if you’re able to provide any insight. Thank you!

Multnomah County Oregon

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