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Asked November 20, 2024, 12:59 PM EST

I ordered a Poplar and London Plane in August. Due to drought conditions the next couple of months, the nursery did not want to uproot the trees until rain fell, understandably. Is it too late into the fall now to plant a young tree or should I just wait until spring now I’m in the Fairfield area. Thank you.

Butler County Ohio

Bulb planting #890083

Asked November 20, 2024, 11:47 AM EST

I purchased some pollinator flower bulbs and I'm wondering if it is too late to plant them now? I have a good supply of compost and could plant them. If it is likely to be more successful to wait until spring, I can do that too. Thanks for your assistance. Tina K.

Rockingham County New Hampshire

Best practices for fertilizer application for growing garlic #890081

Asked November 20, 2024, 11:31 AM EST

1. When? I will be planting garlic soon (late November, I know it is late). Should I be adding fertilizer now, or wait until early spring? 2. What? Best choices for organic-type fertilizers to use? What % N ? other considerations? (bone meal too?) 3. How much? 4. Exactly where to apply ? To holes where 'seed' is placed? Side dressing (how many inches away?)? To all soil within 3-4 inches of plantings? Other options ??

Montgomery County Maryland

black bugs around the kitchen and bathroom #890079

Asked November 20, 2024, 11:14 AM EST

I have been seeing these black bugs around the kitchen and bathroom in my Huntington Woods house. Could you i.d. and recommend a solution

Oakland County Michigan

Large shrub #890077

Asked November 20, 2024, 10:38 AM EST

I need to plant Native shrubs for permitting purposes. I would like a shrub that would be trimmable like a hedge. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.

Queen Anne's County Maryland

moving a bird's nest #890076

Asked November 20, 2024, 10:37 AM EST

Hi - I'm pretty sure I've got an active bird's nest in my gutter. I have seen and heard the birds there, but have not climbed up to actually see the nest. I need to have my gutters cleaned but I don't want to disrupt the birds and leave them homeless. Any advice? I think they are sparrows or maybe starlings. Thanks! Kris

Baltimore County Maryland

Burning bush issue #890075

Asked November 20, 2024, 10:15 AM EST

The Burning bushes on the north and south sides of the lawn are doing well. The east and west sides of the lawn dried up and hardly any leaves turned red—the leaves curled and dried up well before the normal end of the season. The leaves have black spots on them. When asked if they were watered well all summer the individual said yes. Can you identify what the issue might be.

Cottonwood County Minnesota

What kind of tree is this? #890074

Asked November 20, 2024, 8:48 AM EST

I saw this tree when I was out walking. What kind of tree is this?

Marion County Ohio

Canning broth made from bouillon granules #890073

Asked November 19, 2024, 11:17 PM EST

Is it safe to pressure can broth made only from bouillon granules and water? If so, would I process it like scratch broth?

Washington County Oregon

Starting a garden #890072

Asked November 19, 2024, 9:18 PM EST

I have some questions on how to start a Victory Garden. Not only as a means of growing food for the full time staff on property, but also to show the scouts how a garden functions and how to start one themselves. I’d like to know if there are publications on best practices for the Ohio growing climate, what crops should grow, and other topics like soils, sunlight, etc.

Montgomery County Ohio

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