What can I grow instead of turfgrass in the planting strip by the street? I don’t have trees to worry about, but would prefer not to mow it and have something more interesting than lawn ... However, it can take trial and error to be successful ... .
My crabapple and witchhazel sprout extra stems at the bottom of their trunks. I prune those stems off, but they just keep growing back. Why? ...Suckers often grow at a much more rapid pace than the growing tips of the older branches ... .
I love the look of creeping thyme, but can’t seem to keep it alive in the garden for long. Is there a look-alike I can use? ...Thyme struggles in compacted soil or conditions that stay too moist ... Are those okay to plant, since they can’t spread? ... .
During the 'Pariksha pe charcha' interaction, PM Modi gifted students an Assamese 'gamosa', calling it a symbol of respect across Assam and an epitome of women’s empowerment ....
I’ve seen a fungus-like growth on several trees in the neighborhood. It’s a pale gray-green color with a frilly texture, and it coats much of the bark on some trunks. Can we do something about this infection before it gets worse? ... You’ve got time ... .
I think I diagnosed the white material on the bark of my crapemyrtle as scale. There’s also black stuff on the bark that won’t come off. What can I do? ... Crapemyrtle bark scale has become widespread in Maryland ... .
I am thinking of planting two fringetrees in my yard. However, I’ve come across mentions of their susceptibility to Emerald Ash Borer. Is this insect a problem in Maryland (I’m fairly new to the area), and should I rethink my choice of species? ... .