Is it OK to plant a new tree on the exact site where the stump of a previous tree has been ground down? The site in question is half a foot or more of the ground stump material--rese Read Answer

I have a shady backyard with a black walnut tree, and I'm looking to add some height and variety to the plants that are there. Currently, there are a couple of varieties of hostas, a fe Read Answer

Hello, I am planning to plant a small grove of native paw paw trees on my property and am looking for advice on any soil amendment that may be needed to maximize growth and long term fr Read Answer

This is a decades old climbing rose with a recent issue - scarring on all of the lower canes. A neighbor has a similar issue on a Rose of Sharon & believes a ground hog may have Read Answer

I'm a home orchard grower in Lapeer county and the projected low for Sunday night is 25°f. My mature Evercrisp, Fuji, and Macintosh are in tight cluster right now and I'm concerned abo Read Answer

This tree has lines of holes all around the trunk. Do you know what might be making these holes and if it is damaging to the tree? Read Answer

We just moved and have many plants we can't id. Can you tell me if the first pic is a Panicle Hydrangea and if so if it is too late to prune it? Also, can you tell me what the other p Read Answer

I will attach a photo that was already magnified three times. There are some dead branches but they don't look like bony fingers to me. Can you tell if this tree is healthy? We have not Read Answer

Hi! Your fact sheet says these caterpillars emerge in late May. Unfortunately I found them today. The bush is not yet very damaged. What do you recommend for treatment? I have 5 bushes Read Answer

Hi Master Gardener, I am setting up several new raised beds. Some are 1' deep, others are 3' deep and all are 3' wide and 6' long. I usually fill them with a bottom layer of cardboard, Read Answer