1. Is there anything you should do to hydrangeas in the fall here in Minnesota? Published: February 20, 2008
2. I just planted eight Honeygold apple trees in my yard. Do I need to plant any other types of apple trees for these trees to bear fruit? If so, what types would work best? Published: January 24, 2008
3. Can you give me information about recent articles on earthworms being destructive and destroying wildflowers in the Minnesota north woods? Published: January 23, 2008
4. We have grown brussels sprouts successfully before, but this year we are not seeing any yields. The leaves seem healthy and large, but there are no sprouts. Can you tell us why? Published: January 22, 2008
5. I need to add an erosion-preventing ground cover to my front yard to avoid facing the wrath of the city. Unfortunately, I am allergic to grass (on my skin and airborne from mowing). I am looking for a ground cover that is low to almost no maintenance so that I can minimize mowing and weeding. Published: January 22, 2008
6. Are Little Giant cedars suitable for Minnesota? I seem to have read somewhere that they are Zone 6 or 7. Published: January 17, 2008
7. I'm looking for an ivy-type ground cover that will do well in either sun or shade in Minnesota. I want Baltic ivy but can't seem to find it in the local nurseries. Do you have any suggestions? Published: January 15, 2008
8. I'd like to know if pampas grass is hardy in Minnesota. I'm planning to plant near a tall fence by a swimming pool in very sunny area. Do you have any other ideas? Published: January 13, 2008
9. We are buying a house in Anoka County, Minnesota. The septic mound system is made of 100-percent sand. I read the publication on landscaping septic mounds but I don't think the mound will support plant life. Is there a safe way to augment the soil on the mound? Published: January 08, 2008
10. I haven't been able to decide on a ground cover for our big septic mound. I'd love something evergreen or semi-evergreen. Any suggestions? Published: January 08, 2008
11. I've heard conflicting reports about growing zoysiagrass in Minnesota. Is there a type of zoysia or similar low-maintenance grass that will grow well and look good in Minnesota? Published: January 08, 2008
12. I live in hardiness Zone 3 in Minnesota. When should I direct-seed cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli in the garden for a fall crop? Published: January 08, 2008
13. How will global warming affect my garden? Published: January 07, 2008
14. My iris plants have seed pods on the top. Can I plant these seeds to grow new irises, or do they only grow from bulbs? Published: January 07, 2008
15. I am looking for an apple or crabapple tree that is hardy for Zone 3, that drops its fruit, and is low maintenance. It would be planted mainly for the deer to feed on and would be on lighter soils. What varieties would be recommended if red cedars are present? Published: December 21, 2007
16. Are there any cherry trees, besides the Prunus variety, that will grow well and produce edible cherries in northern Minnesota? Published: December 21, 2007
17. I'm not having any problems with them, but I've noticed that there are MUCH higher quantities of butterflies in our area this year than I ever remember. Most years, we'd see one or two from time to time--this year, though, we see at least several dozen every trip into the yard. Is there any known reason for this? Has the dry weather contributed? Published: December 21, 2007
18. I have a friend who lives in Belle Plaine. She has several trees in her yard, two weeks ago they had berries on them. They were like a raspberry, but longer. The leaves were roundish and some were lobed. The bark was smooth and a reddish brown color. The trees grow close together and are about 15 ft. tall. What do you think they are and are the berries safe to eat? They turn black when ripe and taste a little like wild raspberries. Thanks. Published: December 19, 2007

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