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Asked April 30, 2024, 11:41 AM EDT

Hello, I live in South Central Minnesota. I am looking for a good cover to plant, that will kill/ crowd out the grass so that I don't have to mow. Could I get your recommendations, please? Thank you

Renville County Minnesota

Hibiscus tree health #866443

Asked April 30, 2024, 11:32 AM EDT

What is eating my hibiscus tree and how do I improve its overall health? Despite these bugs and less than full leaves, it has bloomed indoors all winter. I'd like to get it healthier for better summer performance.

Oakland County Michigan

Lawn weeds #866442

Asked April 30, 2024, 11:31 AM EDT

Can you help identify this weed from my lawn and how to get rid of it? It has been taking over!

Presque Isle County Michigan

Soil sample #866441

Asked April 30, 2024, 11:31 AM EDT

How do I collect a soil sample to determine the alkalinity/Ph range? Where would I take it to for testing? I would like to do something to prevent mushrooms popping up after every rain.

Clinton County Michigan

ID weed #866440

Asked April 30, 2024, 11:30 AM EDT

Pls ID this plant. They pop up everywhere. Thanks

Harford County Maryland

HOlly has yellow leaves #866439

Asked April 30, 2024, 11:28 AM EDT

Holly leaves are turning yellow and dropping. What should I do the correct problem?

Montgomery County Maryland

Maple tree with parasite plant #866438

Asked April 30, 2024, 11:25 AM EDT

I believe my maple is infected with mistletoe in the main trunk. I have been trying to kill it for years with Florel but not successful. One season I tried to wrap the trunk with heavy black garbage bag and duct tape. I only seemed to get a gross infestation of bugs under the covering. Year over year I can tell the mistletoe is spreading up and down in the trunk. Any ideas how to kill the mistletoe, or whatever it is?

Montgomery County Maryland

Infestation Treatment on Japanese Box woods #866437

Asked April 30, 2024, 11:15 AM EDT

Can you please identify the cause and possible treatments for the infestation of our otherwise healthy box woods. Do we use a pesticide and/or physically remove the affected sections of the plant? See attached photos. Thanks!

Howard County Maryland

Holes in my garden-Montpelier #866436

Asked April 30, 2024, 11:15 AM EDT

I have lived at my house since 2009 and have never seen these "holes" throughout my garden. I have attached photos. They are not from deer or skunks as I am familiar with those marks. When I move the soil around the hole, it seems to go down about 4 inches and then ends. We do have that nasty jumping worm, but I have not noticed them making these holes. I have not seen any small creatures. Birds are active in our yard. I am most interested in determining whether you think I have a vole/mole problem. Or can just let it be? Thank you so much!!!

Washington County Vermont

Arborvitae grey growth tips #866435

Asked April 30, 2024, 11:14 AM EDT

The tips of the THuja are turning grey and dying back. I don't see any bugs. What is the problem. Last year alot of die back. This year new growth but already some grey tips.

Montgomery County Maryland

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