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? ... .
KUCHING. A man in his early 60s in Miri suffered losses amounting to more than RM253,000 after falling victim to a scam involving an individual who posed as a family member of an acquaintance to borrow money. Read full story ... .
I want to grow red raspberries to make jam, but was unsuccessful with my most recent attempt. The fruits were mediocre for eating fresh, but tasteless for making jam ... I failed to note the variety, but ‘Latham’ in catalogs I’ve browsed sounds familiar ... .