Dear Extension, I believe that it is not permitted to have one's lawn treated in Maryland between November 15 and March 1. I saw today that two of my neighbors' lawns had been treated (new yellow signs posted, the noxious smell), and if this application was done illegally, I would like to report the offense. If I am correct in stating this, could you please tell me how should I proceed? to whom I should make my complaint? I know the name of the company as well as the sites of application. Thank you in advance,

Hi! I have not been able to figure out what kind of tree this is or what might be wrong with it. I was originally guessing virus, but maybe a fungus? It¡s on the whole tree. Very weird!

I have read numerous comments online about 'curing' sweet potatoes. I unearthed our crop about three weeks ago, and they've been in two big bowls sitting out on our screened porch, getting indirect sun whenever it shines in on them, but largely staying shaded. Also, of course, temperatures have been mainly in the 40s and 50s. Some places I have read that a steady temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit is best for curing, and some places say it is OK to keep them in a dark, dry place at a temperature between 40 and 60 F. So that difference in suggested temperature range is confusing in itself. I have an outdoor shed - without electricity - where I can store the potatoes a while, as well as a basement than also can be dark, but where some electrical (e.g., warming lights) can be arranged for however long might be suggested. By any chance might the time they have spent on the porch already be equivalent to 'curing' them at all? Thanks.

Can you help identify this spider we found in our bathroom today. 

Looks very close to a widow but not certain. 

Any idea how to keep voles from making tracks in our lawn this winter?

Wondering where I could have a soil sample from my back yard tested?

I have read that you can kill all stages of clothes moths by Dry Ice Treatment by placing dry ice in thick plastic bag with the infested items. My question is: can dry ice come into direct contact with the garments without doing damage to the textile?

we had to cut down the living barrier we had between our road and house. The old barrier was a lot of scrub (about 2-3 feet) and about 8 large ash trees. We also had to cut another barrier of evergreen trees which was planted along the driveway which blocked headlights, etc. Since all of these trees have been cut our view has changed dramatically - we were surrounded by trees and now they're all gone. I would like to replant with a couple of maple trees and something sustainable for roadside that would also block passing traffic. I have a lot of rhododendron and can use some of this in our plan. We have the winter to plan, but want to get right at it next spring. Any ideas to replace the scrub along the road and/or plantings along driveway?

What are the best apples for pie