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Asked March 14, 2025, 12:54 PM EDT

Several dark greenish "blobs" are growing in a garden behind my house. Rockville Forestry Inspector touring surrounding area said it was a fungus, suggested that I contact this site. Photos below. The area has primarily astillbe and Lenten rose planted in shallow soil; I've added Leaf-Grow the last 2 springs. I noticed the first blob last summer (I think), and it appears to be spreading. My questions: What is it? What should I do to get rid of it (dig up and discard)? Can't use poisons (many animals around). Thank you.

Montgomery County Maryland

Lawn help #894410

Asked March 14, 2025, 12:00 PM EDT

Last fall we were able to aerated our lawn but we're not able to dethatch and oversees. My question is, where do we start this spring? Seed? Weed and feed?

Howard County Maryland

Moss #894400

Asked March 14, 2025, 11:38 AM EDT

Over the past five years I am getting a substantial amount of moss in my lawn. My neighbors also have large areas of moss in their yards. The moss is in sunny and shaded areas. The amount of moss has increased every year. Is there a new moss taking over? Thanks Kennan Hudson

Ashland County Ohio

Looking for someone to design a native plant landscape for our community #894395

Asked March 14, 2025, 11:28 AM EDT

Hi Our HOA is looking to address multiple areas in our community. We are looking for someone who can develop a master landscaping plan, using native plants. Do you know of any resources to help us?

Montgomery County Maryland

Bird Mortality in Hay Fields #894394

Asked March 14, 2025, 10:53 AM EDT

Is the use of flushing bars on tractors effective in reducing ground nesting bird mortality or on nest success rates? I am only able to find very old data from the 1950's. Is there any more recent research than that?

Cheboygan County Michigan

Cover Crop #894393

Asked March 14, 2025, 10:52 AM EDT

Hello, I am looking for advice on a good cover crop/soil builder for farm ground in Genesee county. It is heavy clay without any top soil. What is the best cover crop for this? Thank you!

Genesee County Michigan

I have what I think is gumosis on one of my peach trees. It produces plenty of green peaches but they never ripen. How do I remedy this problem? Greatly appreciate any advice! #894379

Asked March 14, 2025, 8:12 AM EDT

Question is asked in the summary

Sussex County Delaware

Pumpkin identification #894375

Asked March 14, 2025, 5:05 AM EDT

Can you help to identify these two pumpkins? I planted some left over pumpkins and moldy squash, some home grown and others boughten, in our garden last spring and here are two of the items that grew.

I did some online research:

73 Types of Squash (A-Z Guide with Pics)

https://goodgourds.com/ultimate-squash-guide/

My best guess for the white pumpkins is either Flat White Boer or Lumina, as the fruit stem appears to be smooth and “spongy”, consistent with C. maxima species, vs hard and ridged. They are about 10” in diameter and 7 “ high. The seeds are smooth along the edges.

I am at a loss for the orange pumpkin. Based on the stem being hard and ridged, I’m guessing it is of C. pepo species.

In particular, are they safe to eat?

Jackson County Minnesota

Soil for Greenhouse Gardening #894368

Asked March 13, 2025, 11:00 PM EDT

I have a greenhouse new this year in Muskegon, Michigan. Inside there are raised beds, 18 inches deep. What would be the best soil mix to fill them? We have a local landscape company that has mulch, topsoil, manure, peet moss, sand, dolomite, etc. The beds are pretty big so I would prefer to get my supplies in bulk if possible. When I had raised beds outside, I just used a 50/50 mixture of topsoil and manure and everything grew fine, but I don't know if that was "correct" or would work in this situation. Thanks for the help!

Muskegon County Michigan

How to treat my trees with infestation? #894367

Asked March 13, 2025, 9:52 PM EDT

Multiple trees have holes all over them. What can I use to treat or who can I call in California Maryland.

St. Mary's County Maryland

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