Hi, I have a friend giving away Brandon cedar trees. They are mature and I was wondering if it is ok to dig them up and transplant them at my place.

Sure, best to wait until just before freeze up so they’re dormant and there’s always a chance they may not make it through the transplant. If you have any slow release fertilizer say 10-52-10 or something similar mix that in with the soil when planting so it activates in the spring of 2026. Take a nice big root ball so you don’t disrupt the roots system too much.

Which kind of stone is more suitable for laying a driveway

That’s a really broad question. On balance ¾ down would be adequate however how deep are you going? What traffic will be on the driveway? Do you want a decorative look and feel? If so then most likely granite. Too much ambiguity to really drill down with a proper answer.

Feel free to call the store and we can walk you through what’s needed if we have more info.

Ray

My rose buds dries up before fully bloom

Rose buds drying up before blooming is a phenomenon often referred to as “rose balling,” and is typically caused by a combination of wet conditions and subsequent heat. When a rosebud gets saturated with water, often during a rainy period, and then is quickly followed by a hot, sunny day, the outer petals can dry out and fuse together, creating a tight, papery shell that prevents the bud from opening.

HiI’m looking for a fast-growing, privacy-giving tree to plant in some rocky sparse & slanted soil at lake of the woods, in near full sun. I’ve been told that Chinese Elm is hearty & would work. Do you agree? Is there anything else you’d recommend? Wh

No one grows Chinese Elm here – too much seed. Also not sure if hardy.

Discovery Elm (Japanese) would be fine – there’s some 7 gallons available there.

Other suggestions:

-Patmore/Brandon/American Elm types
-Linden
-Ming Amur Cherry
-Klondike Amur Cherry
-Amur Maple