<strong>Question</strong><em>: I want to get rid of weeds without using chemicals. I know I can just pull them, but I’d like to do less of that, too.</em><strong>Answer</strong>: Preemergent herbicides can be ...

We’ve been getting several calls and emails each day about walnut trees that seemed to look fine last year and now look either dead or dying.You’ve probably seen struggling walnut trees when you’ve been out and about. Is it a walnut tree apocalypse? A walnut plague? You may have heard ...

<strong>Question:</strong> <em>Almost all my plants, both flowers and veggies, are getting this disease. What is it and how do I fix it?</em><strong>Answer:</strong> When different species of plants in the ...

This week we’re taking a look at another lawn watering problem — what can we do about dry spots in our lawns.Not all dry spots are related to watering problems; disease, insect damage and wear and tear can all cause dry spots, but watering issues are a common cause. If you feel you’re ...

<strong>Question</strong><em>: There are white bugs on my ash tree. What are they and how can I get rid of them?</em>Answer: These look like leafcurl ash aphids. They spend their winters on the roots of ash trees. The aphids migrate up the ...

Last week we looked at how to reduce your water bill by reducing water use in your lawn. This week we’ll look at watering your garden.Overwatering is responsible for many of the problems in vegetable gardens and contributes to higher water bills. Do you water your garden more than twice a ...