Hello I live on an acre of property that has a back yard with lots of trees (mainly oaks, maples, and choke cherry.). The ground around the trees has been left in its natural state so there is a lot of Virginia creeper and some weeds and wild flowers. It is very shaded overall. I wanted to add to the vegetation to attract birds and enhance the view. The soil doesn’t look to be great...lots of rocks. I wanted advise to begin adding some things to the area. There is a natural deer trail through the property, so I have learned that some plants (hostas ) get eaten. Can you give me some ideas as to where to start or some resources to check out? I’ll probably look at adding things each year to stay within my budget. Thanks in advance for reading this. Polly Reeder 313-909-7784

Hi, I’m in Minneapolis and want to plant lily of the valley under a row of common lilacs that the borders the front of my property. I would like to order pips online (from Costco, actually) butI’m not sure when to request delivery. When is the best time in the spring for planting lov pips for our area? If you have any other suggestions for success, I’d be grateful. Thanks!

Can you tell me the best way to eradicate this perennial weed (Ornithoglum umbellatum)? It is persistant in my yard, and I would like to be able to treat it this spring when it emerges from dormancy.

I've been trying to revive my indoor majesty palm for over a montn now. I'd repotted and put fresh soil and water it, but I'm not sure if it's completely dead now. I didn't spot any root rot when repotting it so I don't want to do. I put some epsom salt in the soil to give it magnesium. I literally don't know what else to do to save it and I don't want to throw it out. It has one frond left that's hanging on for dear life.

Hello, I am interested in finding a fact sheet on how to provide care for Buckeye Trees. Is this something OSU Extension has available? If specific variety is involved the Red Buckeye is the variety I would like more information about. Thank you.

Hi, I am a garden and orchard enthusiast (in north Florida) and I have created a new orchard this year. My goal is to make sure that my trees work together as polinizers. I have some unusual prunus varieties tsuch as Nadia Cherry Plum, Dapple Supreme Pluot, and Spice Zee Nectaplum. I also have Scarlett Beauty Plum and Florida Prince Peach trees. Do you think I will be ok as far as cross polinization or will I need to add something else? If I do need to add something; what should I add? Please point me in the right direction.