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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
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
Best Inexpensive Umbrellas Jun. 07, 2022
I wouldn't even venture a guess for how many umbrellas I've purchased in my life. It's not so much t... Read More
Grass Seed and Dormant Oil Mar. 23, 2022
Question: Does dead crabgrass look like white dead clumps dotted around the lawn? If so, should I di... Read More
Annual Flower Bed Planting Feb. 23, 2022
Question: We have several bare areas where we want to plant something. We might be moving this summe... Read More
Maintaining Valentine's Day Plants Feb. 16, 2022
By now you surely know that Valentine's Day was a couple of days ago. If you didn't give flowers and... Read More
All-America Selections Flower Winners for 2022 Jan. 12, 2022
This week I received five gardening catalogs in the mail. I expect a few more will be coming soon. I... Read More
Storm Damaged Trees Dec. 22, 2021
The release date for this article is just a few days before Christmas, and some of you are still hun... Read More
Gifts for Gardeners Dec. 01, 2021
With the shipping problems across the country, many of us are looking for garden gift ideas closer t... Read More
Chain-Link Fencing Is Not Difficult To Install Yourself Sep. 23, 2021
Dear James: We decided to raise chickens and need to fence our backyard. Is chain-link fence a good ... Read More
August 30, 2021 Aug. 30, 2021
Dear Annie: I am a 23-year-old woman and will admit that I am an extremely jealous and possessive pe... Read More
Fairy Rings and Barn Spiders Aug. 25, 2021
Q: A circle of mushrooms suddenly appeared in my lawn, which has never happened before. The mushroom... Read More
Poison Plants Jul. 29, 2020
Q: I thought I got a poison oak rash when I went camping, but I looked it up, and it doesn't grow in... Read More
July 20, 2020 Jul. 20, 2020
Dear Annie: My wife and I are lucky to live near the friendliest, most helpful neighbors we could as... Read More
