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Question: I’ve heard that we should all be planting more native plants in our yards. What are they and why… Read More »Should I Be Planting Natives?

Question: What disease affected my apple trees last year and what do I do about it? Diagnosing plant diseases can… Read More »Apple Tree Diseases

Question: A seed catalog labels Petunias as a half-hardy annual. How is that different from a tender annual and a… Read More »Selecting Annuals: Tender, Hardy, or Half-hardy

Question: How does one start seeds? What are the benefits of doing so? Learning about seed starting beforehand will make… Read More »Seed Starting & the Benefits

Question: What is meant by highbush and lowbush blueberries? Which blueberry varieties are recommended for this region? Thinking about planting… Read More »Highbush or Lowbush Blueberries

Question: The bulbs I planted last fall did not come up this spring and there are tunnels running under my… Read More »Moles, Voles, & Your Bulbs

Question: What do I need to know to identify insects in my garden? Learning to identify and manage insect populations… Read More »Home Garden Insect Identification

Question: How do I build a backyard habitat? Congratulations on wanting to build a backyard habitat! You can transform just… Read More »Building a Backyard Habitat

Question: Should I prune trees in my yard? How and when? You are right to think about pruning before you… Read More »The How & When of Pruning Trees

Question: Should I prune shrubs in my yard? How and when? Thanks for your question! It’s important to think about… Read More »The How & When of Pruning Shrubs