I have struggled for several to maintain a lawn, but drought, heat, and disease has me discouraged. This year I aerated, dethatched, and overseeded. I plan to irrigate for the first t Read Answer

I plan to plant fruits and vegetables this spring and summer, starting with lettuce and cabbage in approximately two weeks from now (April 2, 2026). How do I make my topsoil (right-side Read Answer

We have a pine tree with white dots on many of the needles - see attached. We live in Dayton, MN 55327 and would like to retain an arborist to help us treat this issue. My thoughts are Read Answer

My lawn obviously needs fertilizer, having had little added to it over the years. What is a good basic fertilizer for it? Read Answer

I have several Crepe Myrtles and most of them have a black scale with white spots on them. I am not sure how to care for them, if it will affect their health or what to do. This appea Read Answer

Hi. I'm eager to plant the plants I got from the native plant sale, but every time I dig, it is too wet. I planted some things, but am waiting on others. If I go ahead and plant while w Read Answer

I need some advice on treatment of my red twig dog wood bushes. The suffered what I think is leaf mold last summer. Now one of them is not producing any leaves. I would like to know w Read Answer

Hello. I appreciate your help in interpreting my soil tests. Last June, the leaves on two of my mature tart cherry trees began to yellow and the fruit stopped developing. The trees were Read Answer

Is there a printable brochure about the effects of spraying weed killer on lawns? I found one from the Audubon Society for Pennsylvania and feel that something from Minnesota would be Read Answer

We have a space 30’ x 80’ that is under water in winter and dry clay in summer. It’s been covered with black plastic to keep weeds down for 6 years. Of course grasses, blackberri Read Answer