Nip garden problems in the bud by calling the Schuylkill County Master Gardeners’ advice hotline at 570-622-4225.

They man phones each Monday and Wednesday on site at 1202 Ag Center Drive, Pottsville until Oct. 1.

Voicemail is available as well as email schuylkillmg@psu.edu.

When describing shrub, tree, plant, insect, lawn, fruit, vegetable, soil, composting etc. issues, remember the more accurate your verbal description and ample size sample via photo or delivered to the office, the more accurate the answer.

Voicemails and emails not delivered on Monday and Wednesday will be returned within a week if full name and contact information is provided.