What is causing yellow patches on my lawn?
What is causing yellow patches on my lawn? Cutting the grass in very dry weather removes moisture. If the weather remains hot, dry and (worst of all) sunn...
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Why is the top of my redwood tree dying?
Why is the top of my redwood tree dying? The most problems that redwoods have are related to planting in areas that they do not tolerate. If the top of yo...
22 May 2026 11 READS
Is citronella oil safe for grass?
Is citronella oil safe for grass? Everyone who’s ever used a natural insect repellent is familiar with the lemony scent of citronella oil. Citronella oil ...
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Do you cut back weigela in the fall?
Do you cut back weigela in the fall? Although summer pruning is best for weigelas because of their standard bloom time, fall pruning in November isn’t goi...
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How do you treat curly leaves on a plum tree?
How do you treat curly leaves on a plum tree? If necessary, use dormant season chemical treatments of horticultural oil. Severe aphid infestations require...
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How did the Japanese snowbell tree get its name?
How did the Japanese snowbell tree get its name? This graceful native of Japan, China and Korea takes its name from the delicate bell-shaped flowers produ...
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What is wrong with my hawthorn tree?
What is wrong with my hawthorn tree? Unfortunately, it’s highly susceptible to a fungus disease known as hawthorn leaf blight. The first symptom is spotti...
22 May 2026 9 READS
What can I do with overgrown raspberry bushes?
What can I do with overgrown raspberry bushes? Remove any dead wood. Now thin out the canes you have left, by taking out the smallest and leaving at least...
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How big do contender peach trees get?
How big do contender peach trees get? 10 to 15 feet Growing Contender peaches is easy, and the tree’s mature height of 10 to 15 feet (3-5 m.) simplifies p...
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Can you grow peaches in the North?
Can you grow peaches in the North? Fresh juicy peaches are easy to grow in southern climates, but can also be grown through much of the continent. The big...
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