Q. We are new to gardening in Washington where we get moss in our flowerbeds. After raking and breaking it up, is it important also to pick it up since so much mulch or soil clings to it? Rae Ann Merrill – Gig Harbor A. Although moss is usually removed from lawns as well as…
Month: July 2006
Resprouting Pear Tree
Q. When we moved into our Lakewood/Steilacoom area home 5 years ago, we accidentally cut down a pear tree. The tree is growing back and needs to be trimmed/shaped. When is the best time of year to do this? I do not know what type of pear tree it is. Thank you for your help….
Pruning Leggy Rhododendrons
Q. I have a beautiful Rhoddy which is about 6ft. high. The last couple of years it has become quite leggy. There were a lot of blossoms this year, but grouped at the end of the branches, which seem to be pretty weak. I know the time to prune it back is now!! There is…