I have a raised container for flowers—roughly 5’x2’, about 3’ off the ground. I’m unsure what kind of soil to buy. Some say specialized container mix, others potting soil, oth Read Answer

We would like to know what type of shrub this is, which is growing near the alley behind our house. Google lens alternately identifies it as common buckthorn and as a type of viburnum. Read Answer

I plan on painting my house this fall, but one side has numerous lilacs growing, some very tall. Should I follow the standard 'cut after blooming' rule or wait until actually ready to p Read Answer

I have four large burning bush plants along the side of my house. I believe they were planted 15 years ago. One of the bushes has three different sections of dead branches. I can't see Read Answer

I have a plantation of 5 ish acres of mature red pine I will be harvesting this summer. Are there grants or programs available to replant this plantation along with 10-15 acres of very Read Answer

I just noticed our apple tree (state fair) has something eating the leaves. I have not seen any bugs or insects on the leaves. A few other of our apple trees have minimal leaves impacte Read Answer

We had a pine tree come down in a wind storm earlier this spring. It was in the middle of a perennial garden. A tree service removed the tree. Is it safe to plant a new tree there now o Read Answer

Inside, I find brown bits or a tiny green inch-worm like creature. I’ve been uncurling the leaves and removing them. Is there anything else I should do to prevent further infestation? Read Answer

My partner and I were on a hike in Severn Run (east side, Brown trailhead) when we spotted this plant on the side of the trail. We think it's a pitcher plant, but we're not even close t Read Answer

We had Ninebark bushes planted early last summer but did not water correctly until late summer/fall. All bushes seem to have some deadwood and a few are almost all deadwood. The ground Read Answer