Q. I cut my forsythia back completely last spring, to about 3 to 4 inches in height. Over the course of last summer it grew into a nice looking shrub. This spring it is too leggy. Each branch is a good 36 to 46 inches and hanging low. The bush cannot be mowed around for [...]
Q. I have 3 large clumps of Pampas grass. They took a big hit this winter. They seem to be coming back along the outside perimeter, but the center is brown and dead. Should I cut the center back to nothing?
-Bellingham, Washington
A. Many grasses die out in the center but continue to produce new growth [...]
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Q. Do any of the “sonic” type devices help with chasing moles away; do you have any recommendations?
-Omaha, Nebraska
A. My customers have had mixed results from using the sonic mole repellent. I have several customers who have had great luck. They had tried all kinds of things to [...]
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Q. We have had a pond and water system for two full years now. It is a gorgeous 12-pluse foot drop into a pond. We plan to extend the pond this summer and add a stream as well. But, our problem seems to be in not being able to grow plants other than string algae. [...]
Q. Grondhogs ate my pea vine and most of the leaves from 12 inches down to 4 inches will they grow and produce peas?
-Spring City, Pennsylvania
A. Oooh, I can feel your pain. I have successfully fed the local woodchuck community with my pea and bean plants as well.
Having been in your spot, I can [...]
Q. I am looking for best tips for organic gardening in NYC windowsills. I am growing tomatoes, peppers, baby greens/mesclun, basil and mint in my windowsills for first time ever. Most are from seeds, but I bought couple of small tomato plants when I thought my seeds didn’t sprout ..and then they did. (I actually [...]
Q. I get virtually no sun on my side of the street nor on my deck. What would be good flowers and herbs to grow?
-South Boston, Massachusetts
A. Herbs + Zero sun can equal an unhappy herb gardener. Perhaps try some cilantro, sage and mint. They all require a fair amount of sun, but will [...]
Q. My biofalls pond was full of algae last year so I emptied it and power washed the stones and gravel. Is there any fish and plant safe chemical I can use to kill off the remaining algae? (followed by rinsing and pumping out the rinase water.) Thanks.
-Edmonton, Alberta
A. AlgaeFix is a very effective algae [...]
Q. I was wondering what causes string algae and what is good to get rid of it. I have had a pond for over 10 years. I had this problem a few years ago for the first time and have not had it for about four to five years. Any help is appreciated. My pond [...]
Q. We can’t use the good stuff any more. What do I use to kill Maggot worms in my onions? I try different place every year but those come back. I lose a few onions every year. What natural products can I use for killing them? My carrots are full of holes, too. My friend [...]
