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Frequently Asked Questions
This past June, our dwarf Alberta spruce suddenly developed large patches of bronzy needles. A week later these needles fell off. What happened and is it still salvageable?
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In late October, we awoke one morning to discover our newly planted shade tree had had its trunk damaged in the night. The bark appears to have been stripped off on one spot of the trunk and there is still some frayed bark around the edges. What happened and what can we do?more
How should I properly prune my lilacs?more
We planted hedge of arborvitae evergreens last spring. It was beautiful during the entire growing season, but this fall we noticed that many of the needles are turning brown and falling off in the inside areas of these plants. Are they going to be all right?more
I love my little spireas and potentillas, but I am not sure how to prune them. Some people tell me to cut them down to the ground every winter, some say only to prune out the largest stems. What is the correct way to prune these plants?more
We will be planting a few shade and ornamental trees on our property this year. Is it really necessary to stake them after they are planted?more
What is the best way to protect perennial Violas from severe winter weather? I had to replace mine last spring.
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I am going to plant several evergreens this fall. Are there any special tips or instructions I should be following when planting late in the year?more
What types of maintenance work should I be doing to my shrub roses in spring?more
The perennials in my garden keep getting eaten by rabbits before they even bloom. Is there anything I can do?more
Some of my perennials tend to look a little shabby by mid-summer. What can I do to make them look better?more
I installed hardware cloth around the trunks of my trees to protect from mice and rabbits. Is it necessary to use tree wrap as well?more
My crabapple flowers beautifully every spring and then in July it starts dropping its leaves and is almost completely bare by August. What’s wrong?more
We have had a very dry fall this year. What kinds of problems should we expect next spring because of this weather? more
We installed several shade trees and evergreens this past spring. Is there anything I need to do to protect them through the winter?
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