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Asked April 18, 2024, 3:38 PM EDT

Hello, will I damage my very well established hydrangea bushes if I cut them to the ground this weekend? Some already have leaves sprouting. The bushes look ragged and I'm thinking a hard trim will give them a fresh start. Thank you.

Ramsey County Minnesota

Ash boor #865012

Asked April 18, 2024, 3:24 PM EDT

we have many ash and think we have ash boor problems

Steele County Minnesota

Native vs blended topsoil #865010

Asked April 18, 2024, 2:50 PM EDT

We are putting in a smalll lawn on Echo Lake (south of Big Lake) and have been told that native soil is just as good as blended. Would very much appreciate your opinion and what we should ask and look for. Thank you Joanne Partain Phelan

Matanuska-Susitna County Alaska

ASH TREE ROOTS #865005

Asked April 18, 2024, 2:02 PM EDT

I have a mature Ash tree in my yard in Maple Grove. There are many roots that run along the surface of the yard. I know Maple Grove soil has a lot of clay and is dry. Is this normal? And is there anything I should do to help keep this tree healthy? Mike

Hennepin County Minnesota

Please help my rhododendron #864997

Asked April 18, 2024, 1:43 PM EDT

Our yard has lovely OLD rhododendrons. One is not doing well. Maybe it started when my husband cut off some branches that were dying? I haven't reached out for help before, so please let me know if you need anything else.

Multnomah County Oregon

Sandy soil and fruit trees #864995

Asked April 18, 2024, 1:27 PM EDT

I have very sandy soil. What can I do to make the soil suitable for pears and peaches?

Berrien County Michigan

Diseased pear tree #864994

Asked April 18, 2024, 1:22 PM EDT

I started work at a small garden a couple weeks ago and one of the pear trees has a large dead portion. It had darkened tips, dried shiveled portions and cracked bark. I was wondering if this is fire blight?

Berrien County Michigan

Spring turf fertilizer #864991

Asked April 18, 2024, 1:06 PM EDT

Should the first turf fertilizer put down in spring be the crabgrass preventer/fertilizer combo or should a round of straight fertilizer be put down earlier, before the crabgrass preventer. Turf is irrigated and clippings left on.

Anoka County Minnesota

SICK JAPANESE LILIC TREE #864986

Asked April 18, 2024, 12:33 PM EDT

Hello, I had to prune several dead branches off my Japanese Lilic tree. There appears to be a green colored moss and some fungi. The tree appears to be in bad health. What is this stuff and should I just cut down the tree?

Winona County Minnesota

Lawn #864985

Asked April 18, 2024, 12:26 PM EDT

My lawn is full of chick weed. Is there anything I can do to get rid of it and prevent growth next growing season.

Howard County Maryland

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