Garden Plot: The best trees, the worst trees

By WTOP Staff
October 5, 2012 | 2:53 AM

Warning: These trees are for avoiding!

The National Association of Realtors has just released a great list of not-so-great trees that homeowners should avoid.

Taking these recommendations to heart can save you money, misery and headaches

Tools to protect decks, fruit trees, young plants and grass

By Mike McGrath
May 19, 2017 | 7:07 AM

Carpenter bees: You can keep your deck and enjoy their pollinating powers Bill in Indian Head writes: “Do you have any tips on deterring wood-boring bees? They’re doing a number on my wood-frame front porch and are elusive when I try to spray them or swat them down with a broom.” Carpenter bees don’t sting and are hugely effective pollinators, so please stop trying to kill them. Instead, pick up some blocks of untreated pine, cedar or other soft wood. Drill 1-inch to 2-inch deep starter holes into them with a 5/8-inch drill bit and then hang these “nesting boxes” in nearby areas facing south or east.

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