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Red Stone vs Mulch
Posted by Carol Haley | June 1, 2019How much red stone can you use around a garden area, Crepe Myrtle tree and Rose of Sharon?? I think my husband has too much? Carol haley
Something killing my pine bushes
Posted by cornelius chiu | June 1, 2019I have two questions: something is causing my big pine bushes to wilt, turn yellow and die. Don't know what to do. I have sprayed in the past for fungus but it is still happening. I have this weed that is overrunning my yard and lawn. Was wondering what you would use to control it?
Tomato too tall
Posted by Stephen Hutton | June 1, 2019My Tomato plants are doing great, however for the tomato cage they are getting too tall. Can I cut them back?
photo contest
Posted by Julie Casey | June 1, 2019I am trying to enter some photos into the photo contest but unable to do so. Could you please give some guidance? thank you Julie
Tomato Bug
Posted by Tim Stone | June 1, 2019My wife found these bugs devouring our tomato plant. What is it and what can we use to keep them off of our plants?
Weeping atlas Spruce
Posted by Pat Bixel | June 1, 2019Our weeping atlas has a lot of branches that are turning brown .we can’t figure out why?Thank you for any information.
Strange white spots on leaves
Posted by Dillon Reid | June 1, 2019Hi! I’m hoping you can help us out. We have a great, very large tree in our backyard that provides ample shade and privacy. We live in Northwest Indiana. Any assistance you can provide in identifying what the white spots on our leaves may be and any way to treat it (if harmful to tree/yard) would be greatly appreciated! Thank ...
Leaf Cutter
Posted by Bill Walker | May 27, 2019I have a leaf cutter destroying my Brussels sprouts; what can I use to get rid of them
Moss
Posted by Michael Andrews | May 27, 2019I'm getting as lot of moss on the surface of my flower beds. Generally, I scrap it off but it keeps returning. I'm afraid to spay it due to the plants, flowers ,roses etc. Would lime help or is there a solution that I can use that will not damage my bedding plants and roses?
Ants
Posted by Janice Schmidt | May 27, 2019I have a raised garden which I seem to have an ant problem in. I was wondering if this is a problem I need to address.
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