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Pesticide Resistance Oct. 19, 2022
Q: I sprayed for weeds in my yard and aphids on my roses, and neither treatment seemed to work. Do y... Read More
Fall Care for Water Gardens Oct. 12, 2022
Q: This is the first year we have had a water garden. What do we do with the plants over the winter?... Read More
Quiet Acoustic Tiles Are Easy to Install Oct. 06, 2022
Dear James: It gets too noisy in the kids' playroom. Are acoustic ceiling tiles difficult to install... Read More
Grass, Garlic and Amaryllis Sep. 28, 2022
Q: We are discussing when to cut down our ornamental grasses. I want to see them last through the wi... Read More
Systemic Insecticides on Herbs Sep. 14, 2022
Q: In a recent article, you mentioned using systemic insecticides for aphids and other small insects... Read More
Are Wasps Beneficial? Sep. 07, 2022
Q: My patio is being overrun with yellow jacket bees. I want to find the nest and spray them, but it... Read More
Lawn Pests and Fungus Aug. 31, 2022
Question: Lately I'm finding small clumps of lawn grass, roots and all, dug out and laying there. Th... Read More
Fall Grass Seed Aug. 24, 2022
Q: I am a Master Gardener trained through my state university's extension service. The instructors s... Read More
Cicadas, Beans and Tree Water Questions Aug. 17, 2022
Question: My oaks and shade trees look like they are beginning to die. The last six inches to a foot... Read More
Self-Pollinating Pears Aug. 10, 2022
Q: My local nursery is selling fruit trees at a discount because they are getting ready for fall. I ... Read More
Reduce Noise From Outdoors and Indoors Aug. 04, 2022
Dear James: We are in the planning stage of our new house and want it to be quieter than our current... Read More
Tiny Insects That Cause Big Problems Aug. 03, 2022
Question: Our magnolia tree has sooty mold. We had the tree sprayed for the fungus, but it is still ... Read More
Pink Lady Apples Jul. 27, 2022
Q: I ate a Pink Lady apple and the seeds inside the core were sprouting roots. I planted a couple of... Read More
Hydrangea Pruning Jul. 20, 2022
Q: I have several hydrangeas in my yard. When is the best time to prune them? A: I am glad you asked... Read More
The Root of The Problem Jul. 13, 2022
Q: I have a paving stone patio behind the house. Behind the patio is a man-made stone wall that you ... Read More
Garden Problems Jul. 06, 2022
Q: We went on vacation at the end of June and now our vegetable garden has been taken over by weeds.... Read More
Summer Shrub Color Jun. 29, 2022
Q: My landscape is boring! It needs color in the summer, especially in July and August. I don't want... Read More
Redwood Is a Good, Insect-Resistant Material for Decks Jun. 23, 2022
Dear James: My kids are getting older, and a backyard deck would be great. I am on a limited budget ... Read More
Flat Roof Leaks Are Tricky to Find and Fix Jun. 16, 2022
Dear James: Our five-year-old room addition to our house has a flat roof that has started to leak. W... Read More
Ponds and Waterlilies Jun. 15, 2022
Q: I have a new pond and I planted a hardy waterlily. It sends up flower buds for a few days. They n... Read More
