Crabapple tree – Lifespan

Q: I have a crabapple that is not doing very …

Juniper – Shade?

Q: A row of ‘Bradford’ pears once provided shade halfway …

Raspberries – Winter Care

Q: My raspberries are begging for some kind of attention. …

Mulch – Pine Straw vs. Nuggets

Q: Which do you recommend: pine straw mulch or pine …

Mulch – Composting

Q: I had some tree stumps ground up and have …

Mulch – Use Shredded Paper

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Pine Straw – Replacing old

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Red Dogwood – Blooming White

Q: Four years ago I planted a red dogwood. The …

Labyrinth – Building

Q: I will be moving soon to a home which …

Maple Tree – Planting flowers underneath

Q: I have a three-year old red maple tree. I …

Wood Chips – Using

Q: I want to know what to do with the …

Bradford Pear – Proper Care

Q: I have 5 bradford pear trees that are 2 …

Termites – Woodchips Not a Problem

Q: I have a drop-off of more than twelve inches …

Leyland Cypress – Burned

Q: Some meathead tossed a lit cigar onto my dormant …

Compost – Starter Products

Q: I have been trying to find a product that …

Cacti for Cold Climates

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Dying Tree – Root Damage

Q: Can you tell me what is happening to my …

Newspaper – Using to Kill Weeds

Q: I am thinking of mulching a large weedy area …

Tomato Plants – Plastic Mulch to Increase Yield

Q: Is it true that putting red plastic under tomato …

Dog Vomit Fungus

Q: We have something growing around the base of some …