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How do I winterize a Knockout Rose Tree planted in the ground The Graft is about 36 inches high this is the first winter in zone 5will it die. if not wrapped up?

You are right to think that tree roses need a little extra care to come through winter.  Here’s a link to fill you in on what needs to be done

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I have an accu green drop spreader. According to the instructions on the bag of Country Estates Winterizer I should use a setting of 4.5. It doesn’t seem that this applied anything to my lawn. Is this setting correct?

I’m not familiar with the setting on that spreader.  Your CE lawn food should be applied at the rate of 4 lbs./ 1,000 sq. ft.  The instruction manual that came with the spreader should give […]

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I need a juniper ground cover that grows 12″- 15″ tall. What would you recommend. When should I plant it? Do you sell it? Which location would be the best to go to get what I am looking for? I would be coming from Bennington, VT

The store with the best selection at this late point in the season would be our store On Rt. 20 in Westmere.  This is a mile or so past the Rt 20 entrance to Crossgates […]

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I live in the Rexford area and have clay soil. I’d like to add height to my landscape beds but not sure what to mix in with the clay. I’ve been told to mix in top soil but I’m wondering if sand would be a good choice to add to help for drainage? What would you recommend?

A blend of organic matter and sand would be best.  The topsoil we sell is what you need.  Blend it 50/50 with the existing soil.

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I am growing a moss backyard but weeds are growing also. If I increase the acidity of the soil, (how best to do this) would it kill the weeds without damaging the existing moss?

No, increasing the acidity (lowering the pH) will not kill the weeds.  Most weeds tolerate or even prefer a lower pH.  The best way to control weeds will be by physically removing them or by […]

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