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Asked April 22, 2024, 10:58 AM EDT

I am struggling to find answers online for labeling the flower group and pollinating partners for the Kudos, Sweet Tango, Triumph and Norkent Apple trees. Would you have this detail?

Ramsey County Minnesota

culvers root queen of diamonds sterile? #865396

Asked April 22, 2024, 10:57 AM EDT

Hi there

I planted 2 queen of diamonds culver's root plants before I knew there were problems with nativars. Are these plants sterile or should I get rid of? I've also got a 'ruby sippers' supposedly native hydrangea. Same question. It's not going to survive where it is anyway, but I thought I'd ask.

Thank you!

Stuart

Cook County Illinois

Lesser Celandine #865394

Asked April 22, 2024, 10:42 AM EDT

My yard (in Lyndhurst) is being invaded by what I'm pretty sure is Lesser Celandine. I've seen it around my neighborhood but not in my yard until the last two years. It started in the woods at the back of my property but now it is popping up in my lawn. I've heard you can't kill it... that you have to dig it out without leaving any tubers behind but that's impossible. I'd need a bull dozer. Is there anything I can do?

Cuyahoga County Ohio

Woodpecker problems #865393

Asked April 22, 2024, 10:40 AM EDT

Good morning we have a lake home south of Detroit Lakes along the Pelican River. We are having trouble with wood peckers in our trees that are only about 3-4 years old. We have tried everything and are worried that they are going to damage our trees. Do you have any advice for us??? There are several places in our park that are having the same issues. We would appreciate any help. Thank you

Becker County Minnesota

Scale on holly, when is a good time to spray and what to use? #865387

Asked April 22, 2024, 10:05 AM EDT

My holly trees are very tall, some over 20 ft.

There is soft scale covering some stems, and some on the leaves. I'm in College Park MD area. Can I spray now, at the end of April? And what should I use?

I will use a hose end pesticide sprayer.

Prince George's County Maryland

Jumping Worms #865384

Asked April 22, 2024, 9:52 AM EDT

I purchased bare root apple trees from the East Hill Tree farm in Plainfield. I am supposed to pick these up on Saturday. BUT East Hill's website now says that they have discovered they have Asian jumping worms. Is it safe to transfer bare root plants? if yes, what precautions should be taken to avoid spreading the worms via eggs? Thanks, Marsha

Caledonia County Vermont

Tree Problem #865383

Asked April 22, 2024, 9:44 AM EDT

We are trying to determine whether this tree needs to come down and what caused the entire middle to hollow.

Wayne County Michigan

Is wintercreeper an invasive plant? #865380

Asked April 22, 2024, 9:34 AM EDT

We purchased wintercreeper "Gold Splash" from local nursery. We missed the "invasive" nature of the plant until further research later that day. We plan on planting in a prepared bed but away from any natural area. Any recommendations? Also can you provide a more definitive definition of "invasive". On line resources were as usual contrary and vague.

Chittenden County Vermont

Soil question #865377

Asked April 22, 2024, 9:10 AM EDT

Hi there! I just got a new garden bed I want to turn into a cutting garden. My husband also would like to get some bulk soil to add some topsoil to the lawn. We are wondering if there is any soil we can use for both the lawn and in the garden bed to cut costs. Thank you! :)

Hennepin County Minnesota

Comment for Emily Porter #865372

Asked April 22, 2024, 3:25 AM EDT

Hi Emily. I just read your article about cherry laurel problems. The first thing all of you need to tell homeowners the names of native plants that would be good replacements. You could explain that native plants are adapted to the region where they are grown so they are naturally more resistant to diseases. Many are deer resistant. Thanks for considering this request. Kathy

Calvert County Maryland

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