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Asked February 19, 2025, 6:35 AM EST

We are planning to have many dead trees removed from our woods, they have been over run by vines and are dead. We have been here 7 years and would like your advice on the safest and most economical way to reforest. Can you help us?

Harford County Maryland

Peach Rootstock #892802

Asked February 19, 2025, 6:01 AM EST

I have a old peach tree that is dying. I do not know what variety it is. I’m going to take some scion wood of the top and graft it to a good rootstock. What would be a good rootstock to use for peach tree in Ohio?

Champaign County Ohio

Strange Growth on Rose Shrub Stem #892801

Asked February 18, 2025, 7:25 PM EST

Hello, I was recently pruning european roses (not native PNW roses) on a property in Damascus OR. I found this growth pattern on the stem. Can you tell me what inspired this? thank you, Dan

Multnomah County Oregon

what is going on with my lawn #892799

Asked February 18, 2025, 6:56 PM EST

This picture was taken last fall. The dirt mounds started showing up and spread all over the yard. Can you tell me what it is and how to fix it?

Scott County Minnesota

Meyer lemon tree and pesticide #892796

Asked February 18, 2025, 6:31 PM EST

I have several house plants including a meyer lemon that have a ling time infestation with soil gnats. Have tried many remedies. Portland nursery recommended Bonide Systemic Houseplant insert control. I treated all plants per instruction according to pot size. I am now concerned with the edibility of the lemons. Would appreciate any help. Thanks

Multnomah County Oregon

Extension Service Covering Budgets #892794

Asked February 18, 2025, 5:48 PM EST

If someone was to recommend an educational opportunity for students or the general public, would Extension services consider covering the costs and/or developing the idea to make it happen?

Benton County Oregon

Grass Alternative Lawn #892792

Asked February 18, 2025, 5:20 PM EST

Need some help with grass alternative lawn. We live in NWOH with four large dogs. Clover doesn't seem to be working out - too delicate for the dogs. We are talking about an acre and during the summer gets the sun/heat for most of the day. Black Swamp "soil". Also have chickens and will be starting bees so interested in something with flowers and would prefer something that maybe only needs mowed 2-3 times a year.

Lucas County Ohio

treating garden to prevent rabbits #892791

Asked February 18, 2025, 3:55 PM EST

We live in town in Rehoboth Beach. Last year our native p[lantern garden was decimated by rabbits. when and what should we spray to keep rabbits and deer away? Also wanted to find out about monarch butterfly programs down here.

Sussex County Delaware

Planting in Plastic?? #892790

Asked February 18, 2025, 3:51 PM EST

Hello! I currently live in an apartment complex and would like to make a little temporary garden this summer. I'm not allowed to plant directly in the ground, but I'm wondering if it is safe to plant food in plastic. I was thinking of using a plastic bin with holes drilled in the bottom, however I'm worried about plastic leaching into the food. I've also only ever seen food grown in the ground or in plastic. What are your thoughts? Can you offer any guidance on the "right" plastic to grow in or any alternatives? Thank you!!!

Strafford County New Hampshire

Creeping water primrose #892789

Asked February 18, 2025, 3:27 PM EST

What can you use to eliminate creeping water primrose in backyard pond? It is everywhere around the pond (probably from herons bringing it in). We have tried to pull it out by hand but this is very labor intensive and hard to keep up with. I see there are different chemicals on the market. We don’t want to kill the fish that happen to be in there. Is there something we can use that is effective but safe to other wildlife/dogs/nearby plants?

Kent County Delaware

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