Can I still divide some overgrown clumps of Hostas?
Divide your Hostas as soon as possible to take advantage of the mild weather. Lift intact pieces along with adequate soil to hold them together. Plant the divisions at the same depth as the original clumps. Question: Why is my small Japanese red maple turning green? Answer: Color of Japanese maples is variable, depending on variety and temperature. Since we have already experienced temperatures above 85, some susceptible varieties, especially those exposed to direct rays of the sun will display color change. This change will not affect leaf color in autumn. Question: When should I spray my fruit trees, (apple, peach, and plum)? Answer: Start spray programs for most fruit trees about blossom time. Question: What can you tell me about the life cycle of the ash borer? Answer: Podosesia syringae, the lilac ash borer, is the most common borer pest of Ash trees in our area. The adult is a day flying clearwing moth that mimics a paper wasp. Females lay eggs on the bark of trees from May to Au
