RON SMITH
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Hortiscope: Contact arborist before major tree cutting 
Q: Your website is very useful. We live in the Adirondacks. There are about a dozen large pine trees beginning to impede our view of the mountains. I was thinking of cutting them down but I would prefer to trim the top 10 to 20 feet off. (email)
By Don Kinzler , March 16, 2012
Hortiscope: Use organic mulch or peat moss for plum trees
Q: I am trying to gather some information on planting a plum tree. This past summer, I took two healthy plum shoots from an heirloom plum tree on my uncle’s farm in West Virginia. I took them home with me to Tennessee and planted them in pots using a mixture of Miracle-Gro, manure and compost. What is the proper way to plant them outside?
By Don Kinzler , November 18, 2011
Pesticide use may have affected hibiscus
Q: I have a beautiful tropical hibiscus plant growing outside. Recently, I noticed the edges of the blossoms are curled inward. Any ideas why this is happening and what I can do?
By Don Kinzler , July 22, 2011
Hortiscope: Methods can help detect squash vine borers
Q: What chemical can I use to prevent squash vine borer? At what stage of development is the chemical applied? Thanks!
By Don Kinzler , July 15, 2011
Hortiscope: Cold-hardy shrubs work best as barricade
Q: I was in your wine class last semester. I recall you talking a little bit about horticulture. My parents have some lilac bushes that need to be replaced because they are old and not in the best of shape. However, they do work well as a property line and snow barricade. What should they plant as replacements?
By Don Kinzler , May 13, 2011
Hortiscope: Professional may help you get rid of wasps
Q: I am looking for help with my apple trees. I have checked everywhere, but nobody seems to be able to help. The problem is that bees are getting into the apples and ruining them.
By Don Kinzler , March 25, 2011
Hortiscope: Rings can help you guess tree’s age
Q: This fall, I had three somewhat decrepit ash trees cut down. A friend with a chainsaw cut a cross section so I could count the rings. How far out do the countable rings go? Do I count the rings in the cambium layer and/or the bark?
By Don Kinzler , December 17, 2010
Hortiscope: Jade plant may have too much moisture
Q: I have just discovered my jade plant is covered in what I think are brown scales. Can you please tell me how I can get rid of them? I seem to recall they are hard to control. Hope you have an easy fix!
By Don Kinzler , December 10, 2010
Hortiscope: Remove parent plant to help sucker thrive
Q: We have a sand cherry tree that had some winter damage a couple of years ago, so I removed the damaged parts. However, the bark is severely damaged, and we expect to take the rest of the tree down in the coming year or so.
By Don Kinzler , November 19, 2010
Hortiscope: Options available for geranium in winter
Q: I have a mosquito geranium that I bring in every fall, but this year my space is limited. Can I overwinter it the same as a regular geranium, or does it need to be watered and in sunlight to survive?
By Don Kinzler , November 12, 2010
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