Grubs in grass and garden

Skunks and/or raccoons are digging up lawn or tossing sod to get to grubs which I know I have. I use nematodes to control grubs. Is it too early to apply nematodes given its barely mid August. I know it…

Raccoon Resistant Veggies and Herbs

Hello Master Gardeners, We are thrilled to be living in a home — for the first time — that has space for a small garden. We are hoping to grow some vegetables and herbs in stainless steel container garden. Do…

Something really digs my Irises

I took a photo of uprooted irises, after they bloomed. I decided to pull the grasses/weeds out from around the remaining leaves after the blooming. It seems that something just chewed away at the long remaining leaves, after my light…