by Pahl's Market | Mar 17, 2010 | Caring for your Plants
Hi Dee, How do I care for my new Pom Pom trees? (They are turning brown. Also, are they hearty enough to survive our winters? If so, how deep should I plant them and in what soil type? Thank you so much! Dear Kristie, Your pom pom trees are probably a pine variety,...
by Pahl's Market | Mar 10, 2010 | Resources, Market News, Ask Pahl's Market
Having an backyard wedding 3rd weekend in June. Colors are orange, silver, cream and black ( Harley Davidson theme) What suggestions do you have to dress up back yard? I would like to stick with creams and oranges , both pots, hanging plants and maybe bulbs. How early...
by Pahl's Market | Mar 10, 2010 | Market News, Ask Pahl's Market, Resources
Dear Dee, What are some good plants to attract birds for next winter? Thanks Helen Schmidt Dear Helen, There are several. Here are just a few: Trees: Serviceberry Birch Flowering Crab Apple varieties Nannyberry Viburnum Shrubs: Barberry Dogwood Cotoneaster Burning...
by Pahl's Market | Mar 10, 2010 | Resources, Market News, Ask Pahl's Market
I mulched over the winter with leaves. I read that leaves are good for the soil, so should I leave them on the ground and them cover them with my wood chip mulch, or rake them out and dispose of them? Dear Janelle, You can top dress with wood chip mulch or remove the...
by Pahl's Market | Mar 10, 2010 | Resources, Market News, Ask Pahl's Market
I noticed this spring that voles are creating “trails” along my fence line. What do you recommend to remove voles that is not harmful to children and pets? Dear Kevin, Voles, or field mice can damage lawns as well as shrubs and small trees. The easiest...