I have a soil test from 07/11/2024, PW9TKA. What would the recomdatiom for dune grass.

Hello, my holly shrub is loaded with these egg cases...at least I think that is what they are. Can you tell me what type of pest and how to get rid of them? Will the pest infect surrounding plants?

I have a lot of little evergreens coming up in my yard. My phone app says that it’s common Juniper, but it doesn’t key out that way in Petrides. The leaves are sharp to the touch

Any idea what type of fern this is? I do not recall planting it. Thank you.

Dear Master Gardener, May 7, 2025 I have 7 mature Oak trees providing a summer canopy over my West Bloomington, MN home. The majority of my approximately 20,000 sq ft lawn faces South and West. My lawn does get a decent start in May but when June comes my lawn is mostly in the shade. My lawn struggles throughout the summer and never looks great starting in June and degrades in July, August and September. I have purchased shady lawn grass seed from Bachmans Home and Garden for a number of years. This is the makeup of Bachmans grass seed for shady lawns this spring: 20% Lifeguard Turf type tall fescue 20% Relentless Turf type tall fescue 20% Enchantment Chewings 20% Mollala Perennial Ryegrass 20% Mazama Kentucky Bluegrass Is there a better shady lawn grass seed combination available in the Bloomington area to use this year? What is the name of the grass seed and also the name of seller? I do water the lawn over the summer. I mow the lawn and leave the cuttings on the lawn. I keep the height to 3” or maybe a little higher. I do not remember what Bachman’s lawn fertilizer I use. What seed would you suggest and how many lbs per 1,000 sq ft? What fertilizer do you suggest and how many lbs per1,000 sq ft? I have a push spreader available. Any information and suggestions are welcome.

Can the Cotton Candy variety of blueberry grow in the Pacific Northwest?

My cherry tree and now my plum tree is being covered by a very heavy infestation of bugs. What are these and how to get rid of them, preferably organically but open to other options. Will it kill the tree (2 yr old saplings)?

Can you please assist me with the identification of the three plants in the attached photos? To.

It's been a while since I dusted off the old family pressure canner. I've heard that we can have lids safety tested. Is there a place to test my lid in Marion County?