1. Should we believe my dad and buy fast-growing silver maples to shade our house? He said all we have to do is to have them "topped" regularly to make them less hazardous. Updated: January 24, 2012
2. Is it true I can use an application of salt to control weeds in my asparagus bed? Updated: November 20, 2011
3. I was told that when it comes to using garden chemicals, if a little bit is good, a lot is better. Is that true? Updated: November 04, 2011
4. How do I rid a lawn of moles? Updated: October 17, 2011
5. I read somewhere that if you put a cup of sugar in the hole when you plant tomatoes, that the tomatoes will be sweeter. Does it work? Updated: October 10, 2011
6. Are there plant products that help get oxygen to plant roots? Updated: October 10, 2011
7. When planting, should I use a layer of gravel in the bottom of pots to improve drainage? Updated: October 02, 2011
8. Will sprinkling gypsum on 'dog urine' dead lawn spots balance the pH and allow the grass to grow back? Updated: September 30, 2011
9. I have a huge stump I need to remove quickly and cheaply. I've heard of burning the stump by building a fire on top of it; does this work? I've also heard of filling drilled holes with something flammable and lighting it. I don't want to blow myself up, so your comments are welcome. Updated: June 06, 2011
10. When partially ripe tomatoes are brought in, should they be set in the sun to ripen or stored in the dark? Updated: April 29, 2011
11. Is it recommended to "shade" tomatoes (such as with cheesecloth) from the sun during the summer months? Updated: April 21, 2011
12. I have been told by some "old-time" gardeners to water yard plants with a hose (before sunrise) after a freeze to minimize frost damage. Does this harm or help ornamental plants? Updated: April 21, 2011
13. How does corn gluten meal work to control unwanted weeds and grasses? Does it prevent germination or create another effect? What is the time frame for using this control? Updated: September 22, 2009
14. When I prune my tree, should I paint or otherwise treat pruning cuts? Updated: August 26, 2009
15. I was thinking about putting moth balls on my vegetable garden to keep the squirrels and rabbits out. Is this a good idea and will the produce be safe to eat? Updated: August 26, 2009
16. I have moss growing in my lawn and I have been told I can add lime and kill it. Is that true? Updated: August 26, 2009
17. I will be having some new trees planted by my handyman and he told me to buy root stimulator with vitamin B1 to improve rooting. Is this a necessary expense? Updated: August 26, 2009
18. Will poorly composted wood chips used as mulch around my trees spread disease to the trees' roots? Updated: August 26, 2009
19. I have been told that corn gluten meal is an effective organic herbicide. Is that true? Updated: August 26, 2009
20. Will driving copper nails into a tree trunk kill the tree? Updated: August 26, 2009
21. Is it true that fall is the best season for pruning? Updated: August 26, 2009
22. I can’t get any flowers to grow under my white pines. My neighbor told me it was because the soil under oaks and pines is acidic. What do I do? Updated: August 26, 2009
23. I am considering going organic in my garden. A friend told me that botanical insecticides are all natural products toxic to pests but harmless to humans and other living things. Is that true? Updated: August 26, 2009
24. I was told a bleach solution is the best choice for disinfecting pruning tools. Is that correct? Updated: August 26, 2009
25. Piling mulch up against the trunks of trees and shrubs helps to keep them cozy warm all winter long. Updated: August 26, 2009
26. Our gardener told us the “rule of thumb” is that pruning wounds greater than three inches in diameter should be painted with a wound dressing. I thought the rule was no wound dressing. Can you help? Updated: August 26, 2009
27. Is it true that ants are necessary for peonies to bloom? Updated: August 26, 2009
28. Our local garden center told us that newly planted trees should have their trunks wrapped with paper tree wrap to prevent sunscald and insect entry. Is that really necessary? Updated: August 26, 2009
29. If I plant marigolds in and around my vegetable plants will they control the insect pests? Updated: August 26, 2009
30. Is it true I should not water my plants/lawn during the day as the water will burn my plants Updated: August 26, 2009

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