Ask the Expert FAQs: Garden Design and Maintenance
Click on the questions below for more details and for the response from our experts. All questions are from Maine home gardeners like you!
Questions are listed in chronological order with the most recent submissions at the top. To view all of the FAQs in this category, go to Garden Design and Maintenance.
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Is it safe to use horticultural vinegar on graveled drives?
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Should you prune your ornamental crabapple tree in April?
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What are some shade-friendly flowering plants or shrubs that slugs don’t like?
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Should I rake my fern patch before they start to grow?
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What is the best method to get rid of wild violets without using harmful chemicals?
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Are forget-me-nots invasive or native?
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What can you plant to prevent topsoil from washing away during storms?
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I am purchasing pots of grasses for our seaside home. When can we plant them outside?
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Is it safe to use pressure-treated lumber for raised garden beds?
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Where can I find native pollinator-friendly flowers?