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Need a prescription to spruce up your lawn? Briggs & Stratton's Yard Doctor, Trey Rogers, Ph.D., one of the leading experts on growing and maintaining lawns, recently joined us to answer your questions. This forum is now read-only.
What is a Good Fertilizer for Shrubs
Posted by westes Zone 9b California SF BayFebruary 4, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorOrganic GardeningShrubs
13 CommentsUpdated May 19, 2020Last commented by lindac92gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)+11
Purpleleaf Sand Cherry with borers?
Posted by Mary (zone 5b)May 13, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorShrubsRocky Mountain Gardening
4 CommentsUpdated May 14, 2020Last commented by mmmm12COzone5Mary (zone 5b)+2
Patio, Deck, or something else?
Posted by Caitlin KleiboerMay 9, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLandscape DesignPorches & Decks
4 CommentsUpdated May 9, 2020Last commented by YardvaarkCaitlin Kleiboer+2
Help! Flowering almond has yellowing leaves
Posted by banshee19May 7, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLandscape DesignShrubs
4 CommentsUpdated May 8, 2020Last commented by gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5+2
Raccoons 3, Astilbe 0.
Posted by DCF-Z6AMay 4, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorGarden ClinicIntegrated Pest Management
3 CommentsUpdated May 4, 2020Last commented by DCF-Z6A+1
testing germination
Posted by jodithJanuary 10, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorCanadian Winter SowingSeed Saving
1 CommentUpdated May 2, 2020Last commented by plays inthedirt
Help please! Steep wooded, weedy slope next to house. Pics included!
Posted by flabbyflanaganApril 27, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorHillside GardeningLandscape Design
5 CommentsUpdated April 28, 2020Last commented by Yardvaarkflabbyflanagan+3
Gifted a mature pepper plant... need help!
Posted by sandra guerreroApril 22, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorBalcony GardeningVegetable Gardening
1 CommentUpdated April 22, 2020Last commented by daninthedirt (USDA 9a, HZ9, CentTX, Sunset z30, Cfa)
Landscaping Ideas? I don't know where to start!
Posted by Tyfanie StricklandApril 18, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLandscape Design
2 CommentsUpdated April 18, 2020Last commented by SigridEmbothrium
Drainage around Shed
Posted by Deborah PetrovitchApril 17, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLandscape DesignSmall Spaces / Urban Gardening
13 CommentsUpdated April 17, 2020Last commented by Deborah Petrovitch+11
Today's snow 4/16/2020 damage to bulbs
Posted by Lizyliz BestApril 16, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorRocky Mountain GardeningBulbs
1 CommentUpdated April 16, 2020Last commented by Skybird - z5, Denver, Colorado
A big tree, an abandoned yard, and poor drainage. Where do I start?
Posted by Lori OlsonApril 13, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLandscape DesignTrees
10 CommentsUpdated April 16, 2020Last commented by Yardvaarktangerinedoor+8
How long do dry leaves take to become mulch
Posted by taras1949April 15, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorOrganic GardeningGarden
6 CommentsUpdated April 15, 2020Last commented by taras1949floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK+4
Some leaves turning yellow on Guava tree
Posted by Bob KApril 14, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorAsian GardeningGarden
1 CommentUpdated April 14, 2020Last commented by Bob K
Can fertilizing a lawn be done at the same time one uses moss killer?
Posted by HU-720265407April 9, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorSoil, Compost & MulchLawn Care
22 CommentsUpdated April 12, 2020Last commented by armouredmorpheuspa (6B/7A, E. PA)+20
What would you suggest growing in this courtyard?
Posted by Michael HoulihanApril 10, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLandscape DesignAccessible Gardening
11 CommentsUpdated April 10, 2020Last commented by gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK+9
what would you do to improve this cottage?
Posted by karenjbrunojApril 2, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorThe Old HouseDesign Dilemma
12 CommentsUpdated April 2, 2020Last commented by Patricia Justice Designs, LLCkarenjbrunoj+10
Any advise on low lit lawn area?
Posted by Christopher SgroiMarch 30, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLawn Care
7 CommentsUpdated March 31, 2020Last commented by morpheuspa (6B/7A, E. PA)krnuttle+5
What is the best pre-emergent for mulberry weed?
Posted by S RodriguezMarch 30, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorGeorgia GardenerWeeds
1 CommentUpdated March 30, 2020Last commented by gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
How do I fix rancid smelling clay soil?
Posted by Emma van NiekerkMarch 29, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorSoil, Compost & Mulch
3 CommentsUpdated March 30, 2020Last commented by armouredEmma van Niekerk+1
Can I use Spectricide for Lawns and pre-emergent weed control granules
Posted by HU-401226834March 27, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLawn Care
2 CommentsUpdated March 28, 2020Last commented by HU-401226834morpheuspa (6B/7A, E. PA)
I've decided to cut my losses and plant a succulent ground cover
Posted by Cathy AlexanderMarch 26, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLandscape DesignDesign Dilemma
3 CommentsUpdated March 26, 2020Last commented by partim+1
White growth on cherry blossom tree
Posted by Michelle Hong-LeeMarch 17, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorTreesInsects
4 CommentsUpdated March 18, 2020Last commented by corkball (z9 FL)ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5+2
How to remove dormant spray from new redwood fence
Posted by joanmebMarch 9, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorInsectsOther
1 CommentUpdated March 9, 2020Last commented by The Logician LLC
Side yard ideas
Posted by pbeq111March 3, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLandscape DesignPorches & Decks
10 CommentsUpdated March 6, 2020Last commented by pbeq111Yardvaark+8
Is My citrus tree dying?
Posted by HU-969600483February 27, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorCitrusGarden
8 CommentsUpdated February 28, 2020Last commented by tom1328732HU-969600483+6
Will my bulbs come up through 3" of overwinter mulch?
Posted by figuringitoutFebruary 21, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorNew England GardeningBulbs
3 CommentsUpdated February 23, 2020Last commented by floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKfiguringitout+1
Re-design backyard from scratch
Posted by Manasi ShahFebruary 7, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLandscape DesignCalifornia Gardening
18 CommentsUpdated February 22, 2020Last commented by nancyjane_gardenerSigrid+16
Water management question
Posted by Mary TownsendFebruary 16, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorLandscape DesignTexas Gardening
2 CommentsUpdated February 17, 2020Last commented by Mary TownsendYardvaark
My olive tree is struggling!
Posted by Flex Design LLCFebruary 11, 2020
Ask The Yard DoctorFruit & OrchardsTrees
2 CommentsUpdated February 13, 2020Last commented by floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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