These bugs were on the siding of my house. We live near a river.

What is the likelihood that Cicada nymphs will emerge from areas where soil has been distributed by large scale housing construction? New plantings - trees and shrubs - have been put in during the past few months. Thank you, Marsha Baltimore County Master Gardener

I fenced my garden in last year using netting and chicken wire. I completely enclosed it. Squirrels still got in either by chewing thru netting, finding gaps or digging underneath the fence. What other recommendations could you make ? They ate all my tomatoes ! Thank you for your assistance. Kathy

How can I stop the bamboo from my neighbor from invading my Critical Bay property. I cannot mow nor use chemicals. It’s getting close to my property and Frog Mortar creek.

Good afternoon, What do you suggest I do to protect a recently planted young redbud from cicada damage this spring? Should I wrap the trunk in some kind of protective cover? Made of what? Thanks, Susan

I obviously have a failed drain field. I have contacted Roebic and have used about 6 bottles of their products and have been talking with the microbiologist. There is no problem with my house and clogging of pipes, etc. This is all at the end of the lateral lines. I had a professional come out two days ago and he gave me NO option except replacing my system with an aerobic system. I had my tanks cleaned two months ago and that company said they were in great shape but this other guy said they are probably bad without even looking at them. He looked at my drain field only which is obvious. I would like to get your thoughts about this. I do not have trees or roots near the lateral lines. Thank you for your time. Donna

(didn't get an email this had been received so trying again.) Hello, I'd appreciate if you could identify this plant. Thanks, Carl

There are white spots on the violet leaves and small ?? hanging on the stems of geraniums. There are small flies but I think that is a separate issue.

Hello and thank you for your advice, Twenty two years ago I inherited 13 Leyland Cypress trees when I moved into our home. They grew to maturity but required lifting the bottoms to remove dead branches and leaves. Now we are "on top" of our neighbors and I need to plant native shrubs in between these trees for privacy. The area gets some sun, mostly shade, clay soil that has been mulched for 20 years. This is on the north side of house. Prefer evergreen, attractive to birds and pollinators. We routinely prune so height can be up to 15 feet high but not more than 5 -6 feet wide. I just want to hide the neighbors heads from next door to give them and us privacy when they are in their yards. Oh, and it would be nice if these shrubs didn't 'break the bank" Thank you for recommendations. Andrea

I have asked about mosquitoes in the past. I was told a bat house in my yard would help get rid of the mosquitoes. Can you give me advice on where to put the bat house in my yard. How high should it be. Does it need to be by flowers that will attract the bats. What area is best - I have a wooded area on the west side of my property. Thanks for your help