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Asked October 03, 2024, 11:06 AM EDT

The caller has had a pond on her property for years. The pond has always had clear water. However, this year the water has turned brown. The caller wants to know where she can have the water from the pond tested.

Strafford County New Hampshire

Nostoc colony #887023

Asked October 03, 2024, 10:57 AM EDT

Hi, in the last few days we've had a Nostoc colony pop up on our flat, stone covered roof at our church. I've read a bit online about the cyanobacteria, but can I get rid of it? If so, how?

Baltimore County Maryland

White Oak bugs #887020

Asked October 03, 2024, 10:27 AM EDT

In June 2024, lightning struck a white oak in our front yard. Tree was taken down, but we left 8 foot of trunk to have a carver work on it. Parts of the trunk still have bark, other areas bark came down. Now we have something boring holes and leaving saw dust at bottom. How can we treat this to preserve the trunk?

Cecil County Maryland

Gophers, control of #887018

Asked October 03, 2024, 10:25 AM EDT

Does Washtenau have a gopher control program? If not what is the best way to eliminate them from my lawn?

Washtenaw County Michigan

Fertilizer for strawberries #887016

Asked October 03, 2024, 10:15 AM EDT

I have a strawberry patch that could use fertilizer and I'm not sure when to fertilize or what type to use for the best results. Any advice? Thanks.

Harford County Maryland

Phone 10/2 - Pokeweed problem #887015

Asked October 03, 2024, 10:06 AM EDT

Hello, excuse me, my name is _____. I live in Nashua, New Hampshire. Um, my phone number is______. So I am having this incredible problem with pokeweed in my back yard. I would say 50 % of my more than 50 % of my back yard lower yard is now gravel because I was unable to maintain it. However, it has load, it is loaded with pokeweed. I have paid someone all summer long to remove it. It does not work, it is now like 5 ft tall. It is seated I know it is getting worse. It is, it is gotten into my side guard.

Rockingham County New Hampshire

Phone 10/2 - Which fertilizer to use on a new lawn installation #887014

Asked October 03, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT

Hi. My name is_____ and I just planted a new lawn approximately 304 weeks ago and it is coming up very nicely. But I know I have to fertilize it for the fall and winter in New Hampshire and I am a little confused of what fertilizer to use to re fertilize, you know, for the winter. Anyways, please give me a call that _____ Thank you.

Coos County New Hampshire

Phone 10/2 - Lawn Fungus ID #887012

Asked October 03, 2024, 9:53 AM EDT

Good afternoon, this is______, I live in Northwood, New Hampshire. I am calling regard learning a fungus on my lawn that I am trying to identify and take care of. It is white, looks a little fuzzy like someone maybe put some sour cream on the lawn or cream cheese or something like that and removed to bits of it and spray it with Hupp cider vinegar. I have also tried regular vinegar solutions and it keeps coming back. So I would like, you know, maybe some assistance and guidance on that if possible. My email address is_______. My phone number is ______, thank you.

Rockingham County New Hampshire

Phone 10/2 - Water Testing #887010

Asked October 03, 2024, 9:49 AM EDT

Hello, my name is _____. I need to have my water tested so I can move into my new home in Barrington. My phone number is ________. If you could help me out, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a good day.

Strafford County New Hampshire

Oak and sugar maple damage - windstormr #887008

Asked October 03, 2024, 9:46 AM EDT

Following the windstorm several weeks ago I had damage to a moderate size oak tree as well as a sugar maple. The main top top of the oak was broken in half with just side branches remaining. The sugar maple was split nearly in two at a v branch of the tree. I will submit pictures below. I'm wonder if either can be repaired and if so, the best options to do so.

Ingham County Michigan

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