Horticulture at NC State University

Hi Wanda, Have you contacted your local NC State Extension county center? They would best answer your questions regarding dogwood tree diseases. Thanks for your inquiry! https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/local-county-center/

Deb, This is outside of our purview. Have you considered contacting a lawyer or referencing your local city ordinance? Please let us know whether you need resources on how to care for your tree. Thanks!

Samuel, This certainly sounds like enough soil to grow your garden. Have you contacted your NC State Extension local county center? They would best answer your questions regarding gardening and composting. Thanks for your inquiry! https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/local-county-center/

Hi, Betty, Have you contacted your NC State Extension local county center? They would best answer your questions regarding how and when to transplant your Japanese maple. Thanks for your inquiry! https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/local-county-center/ NC State Japanese maptle related resources: https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Ancsu.edu+transplanting+japanese+maple

Jean, Have you searched our NC State Extension website (https://horticulture.ces.ncsu.edu/) to regarding your questions? There are several resources to assist with forcing shrub dormancy and pruning. Another option is to contact your local county center to speak with a horticulture agent. Thanks! https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/

Wake county extension or https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hydrangea-quercifolia/

Susan, this link goes to information on postemergence weed control: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/weed-management-in-annual-color-beds#section_heading_4291 For further questions, please visit https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/ to contact your local county horticulture agent.