Wayne Mezitt

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Yankee Magazine

Hydrangea Care | My Hydrangea Doesn’t Bloom

Have you been struggling with a hydrangea that doesn’t bloom? Here are four common reasons why, and how to coax them back to color.

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Solutions for Violets Invading Lawn

Violets are spreading through large sections of my lawn. I’ve tried numerous chemical control products, but none has made any impact on the violet leaves. Any suggestions? — P.Q., Wilmington, VT Violets, both perennial and annual, are difficult to eliminate once they become established in a lawn. Not only do they spread vigorously by seed […]

Yankee Magazine

Real Solutions: leaf damage and grass under trees

The leaves on my blueberry bushes and crab apple trees are tattered. I notice lots of inch-long green caterpillars on the branches. What can I do to stop this damage? — D.S., Hanson, MA The leaf damage you describe is likely caused by the winter moth. This European pest has just recently become established in […]