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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
Commander of the Goose Droppings Aug. 23, 2022
"We have company," I said to my husband. "Are they at the door?" he wondered. "No, they're on the la... 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
Take Back the Colors in Our Adult Lives Aug. 14, 2022
There are some battles you don't pick. One that I wasn't going to pick happened in front of the pain... Read More
1 in 10 US Households in 2019 Worth More Than $1.3 Million Aug. 10, 2022
Ten percent of the households in this country at the end of 2019 — just before the COVID-19 pa... 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
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
A Wish for Normal Problems Jul. 24, 2022
My husband was cooking breakfast, and today, we were on time for school. Continuing a string of pro... 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
Six Options to Quickly Resolve a Cloud on Title Mistake Jul. 19, 2022
Dear Monty: We purchased a HUD home in 2004. We lost our settlement file. Now we want to sell it. We... 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
The Itsy-Bitsy, Cranky-Wanky Spider Jul. 12, 2022
One of the things you have to put up with in an old house is lots of old spiders. Well, technically,... Read More
How to Stop Worrying That Your Housing Bubble Is About to Burst Jun. 13, 2022
You bought the biggest house they said you could qualify for, taking advantage of low rates and crea... Read More
Proper Use of Woodworking Tools Makes Projects Easier May. 26, 2022
Dear James: I just moved into a house and bought a toolbox and a general woodworking/carpenter hand ... Read More
Home Theft May. 04, 2022
Did you know that in some states, if you miss one tax payment, local politicians will take your home... Read More
Proper Method To Lay Decking Wood Mar. 31, 2022
Dear James: I am building a large new L-shaped deck. I am not sure about how to position and attach ... Read More
Will I Ever Earn Enough? Mar. 10, 2022
DR. WALLACE: My aspirations in life are rather ordinary, but today, they feel unattainable. Right no... Read More
