We have two river birch trees over 20 years old. One lost one of the three stems in derecho. This spring a second stem had a large number of dead branches. I assumed because of the extended drought and/or weather extremes this spring. I had a certified arborist come out for estimate to remove dead branches. He wants to remove the tree. He said cause could be combination of latents derecho stress, loss of one of the stems, drought, and says suffers from magnesium deficiency. The other tree shows no damage and no indication of magnesium problem, but he suggests an injection at cost of $360. This tree is 10 to 15 feet from damaged tree so i am not sure of the need or benefit of this. Also, ground in this area is heavy clay. Every summer during dry spell they turn yellow and drop leaves.

Why did my hydrangea turn brown and get spots on leaves. It is a Quick Fire Fab Panicle Hydrangea. It is in a full sun area.

I fed my green bottle blue tarantula yesterday, and I saw her get behind a cricket that was out of her reach and pull it to her fangs with her arm. I have had plenty of spiders and have never seen this happen. Is this normal behavior?

The leaves are speckled and not normal looking.

I have tree scab on it and would like to know if ok to spray it in early spring seeing how it is colder out or is it better to spray now with the hose

I live in southern Maryland in Hughesville and my soil is rock hard. Mostly clay I believe. I have an 1.5 acres and it's almost all crab grass. I'm considering putting down red clover to break up the soil and provide nitrogen. Can I just spread it with a broadcast seeder? I don't want to do a lot of work but want it to take. Also I have a leech field for a septic system. Will the red clover affect it? Thanks, Chris

I would like to transplant a very large old blueberry bush.could be 30 years old or more I don't know exact age .it is in a landscape strip up against the house and I want to move it out in the open away from the house. I live in Keizer Oregon. any advise on when and how to transplant successfully. thanks Scott

Hi, I have a recipe that my mother-in-laws uses for tomato soup. It calls for flour and margarine. I have heard you cannot use flour in canning recipes. I have included pictures of the recipe. Is this safe to can?

These moss like ground covers are taking over my flower beds. What are they and how do I get rid of them. Thank you for your help.

I have three round small Boxwood plants that were planted a couple of years ago and this is the first time they have leaves and branches that are yellow. Is this root rot and if so, is it due to excessive rain? Is there anything I can do to help the bushes? Thank you!