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Aspen tree #844788

Asked August 08, 2023, 4:41 PM EDT

Hi. I live in Westcliffe, CO, elevation 7800. This is an aspen tree we planted 2 years ago. It is growing nicely and seems fine

except this is happening. Any idea what is going on?

Thanks,

Debi





Custer County Colorado

Onion harvesting #844729

Asked August 08, 2023, 12:42 PM EDT

When should we harvest are sweet, white Spanish onions?

Washington County Oregon

Disease on leaves of tree #844698

Asked August 08, 2023, 10:58 AM EDT

What is on the leaves of my Maple tree and can it be treated?



Manistee County Michigan

invasive ground cover #844608

Asked August 07, 2023, 5:25 PM EDT

I have an invasive ground cover that first showed up in spring of 2022. I first noticed it when it covered about 6" of dirt. It grows rapidly and now covers about 8 feet. It seems to disappear when the ground dries out but as soon as it rains or the ground gets wet, it rapidly reappears. I have tried spraying with curtail or roundup, but this does not even slow it down. I am attaching a picture. Do you have any idea what this might be and how to control it before it takes over my flower beds? Thanks for your help.



Washington County Oregon

Crocusmia in Bend #844562

Asked August 07, 2023, 2:22 PM EDT

Are crocusmia well adapted to our climate in bend? I live on a butte with a southern exposure. I want to use it as a border near a lawn. I have lots of deer Thanks

Deschutes County Oregon

How do I finally rid my yard of the noxious we?eds #844558

Asked August 07, 2023, 2:02 PM EDT

We have tried several different things in an attempt to get rid of the noxious weeds in our yard. We read that we shouldn’t pull these kinds of weeds because the roots spread when pulled. So we sprayed with concentrated roundup plus, but that didn’t take care of the problem. We dug deep, what we thought was even below the root, to no avail. How can we take care of this problem? Also, the quality of our grass has declined since getting our new puppy. We didn’t want to fertilize and use anything that could hurt him. Could you suggest any thing that would help our grass be healthy and hearty and still be safe for a pup?



Washington County Oregon

Dogwood sapling leaves are yellow at tips #844543

Asked August 07, 2023, 1:21 PM EDT

Why are the tips of my dogwood sapling turning yellow? is there any way to correct this ? Thank you!



Oakland County Michigan

Two line chestnut borer #844495

Asked August 07, 2023, 9:58 AM EDT

Our oak trees have two line chestnut borer. One tree service said one of our trees need to be removed. Another said the tree just needs to be treated. Do you do home visits? If not, can you suggest a way to resolve this discrepancy?

Hennepin County Minnesota

River birch branches breaking #844473

Asked August 07, 2023, 7:22 AM EDT

The branches on our river birch are breaking off mid way up the tree. The tree is 15yrs old. Could this be insect problems? Or left over cicada issues? There were round holes made symmetrically on the trunk. I saw a woodpecker in the tree one period last year. Thank you for your help, Channon



Jefferson County Kentucky

fig tree leaves #844419

Asked August 06, 2023, 5:11 PM EDT

What is wrong with my fig tree. the picture is of the leaves on the bottom of the tree is putting out new green leaves

Harris County Texas

jumping worms: worm castings value #844342

Asked August 06, 2023, 9:06 AM EDT

if your garden soil has plenty of organic matter,so scarcity of OM isn't a problem, what is the harm of the jumping worm?I have read it eats plant roots. I am especially interested as to the nutritional value of the castings of these worms. I keep a spray bottle of alcohol to kill the worms but its is bothersome to do so. what is the argument for killing the worms in a garden. thanks

Caledonia County Vermont

Japanese Beetles on Stringbeans #844327

Asked August 05, 2023, 7:43 PM EDT

Can you recommend a poison that can be sprayed on Japanese Beetles-one that can kill the beetle but will not make the beans inedible? Thank you.

Denver County Colorado

Wondering if my purple coneflower is affected by yellow asters #844307

Asked August 05, 2023, 4:54 PM EDT

My purple cone flower is stunted this year, small, under developed flowers and foliage. Is this yellow asters? Recommendations?



Ramsey County Minnesota

Powdered Mold on my garden #844243

Asked August 05, 2023, 8:13 AM EDT

My garden has gotten wore over the past 4 years with powdered mold. Every year, I rotate the crops and it still comes back, I cut away the spotted leaves as I find them and have treated with insecticide, but it still takes over and kills the squash and cucumbers before the growing season is up. What can I do to treat the soil this fall for spring planting, or next spring to plant for spring?

Franklin County Ohio

Question regarding the best native grass to plant on rural land #844234

Asked August 04, 2023, 11:11 PM EDT

Hello! We are interested in knowing the best native grass (or combination of grasses) to revegetate about 1/4 acre beside our home in Peyton, Colorado. We planted some meadow grass in the spring but half of it died once the hot weather hit in July. What to choose? Western Wheatgrass, Arizona Fescue, June grass, Mountain Muhly or maybe some Blue Grams? And if we combined them, do they all have different planting times? Could you give us a recommendation of a couple different ones that have similar planting instructions? Thank you, in advance!

El Paso County Colorado

How do I get rid of tent worms in my pecan trees #844206

Asked August 04, 2023, 5:48 PM EDT

How do I get rid of we

Brazoria County Texas

Tree Root: To Cut or Not to Cut #844204

Asked August 04, 2023, 5:40 PM EDT

Is it safe to cut a large root from my fir tree to accommodate a retaining wall (see pictures)? The root is approximately 2 feet below ground and 5-6 inches in diameter with three smaller roots next to it (1-2 inches in diameter).



Jackson County Oregon

What's wrong with my purple coneflower #844192

Asked August 04, 2023, 4:31 PM EDT

My purple coneflower has odd flower heads with no petals and green growths on the flower heads. This is native coneflower. Is this a one season problem? Do the plants need to be treated? Should the plants be removed?



Benzie County Michigan

Controlling Bristlecone pine height #844189

Asked August 04, 2023, 4:12 PM EDT

I would like to limit the height that some planted Bristlecone pines on my property in Breckenridge will grow to. Now that they are established, I have cut off the drip irrigation to these trees. I am wondering if I could break off the crowns of the trees, as well, so that they will grow out more than up. Is this too aggressive and harmful to the trees?  Thanks for your advice. 

Summit County Colorado

Giant Asian Hornet Identification #844149

Asked August 04, 2023, 12:55 PM EDT

I have had a giant hornet//wasp outside of my front door since yesterday and I’m not able to get close enough to identify it by markings. It’s somewhere between 1.5-2” and definitely territorial. I ran across something like this in Washington state when I lived there and the state wanted to come collect it. I’m likely to call an exterminator because it’s blocking my front door, but I wanted to send this in for identification and make sure that information made its way through proper channels if need be. Sorry for the image quality that’s the closest I could safely get.



Washington County New York

Yucca seeds #844132

Asked August 04, 2023, 11:17 AM EDT

Hello - I have some Yucca seed pods that I am drying out in order to extract the black seeds. I'd love to start these plants and eventually add them to my garden. Do you have advice on how to grow yucca from seed? Should I start them inside, wait until spring, etc? Thanks so much!

Jefferson County Colorado

Unknown tree disease #844120

Asked August 04, 2023, 10:46 AM EDT

It has been going on for 2-3 seasons and is getting worse. The pores Produces black oily droppings on the ground. The nodules have oily yellow/brown substance with no smell. Attracts bees, flies and other flying insects. Would like to know what the treatment options are.



Eaton County Michigan

Help Jumping Worms #844035

Asked August 03, 2023, 4:27 PM EDT

Hi, I have discovered that I have jumping worms in some but not all of my raised veggie beds and also in my compost bin. If I see them I kill them, but how do I systemically rid my garden of them??? thank you!!!

Windham County Vermont

Tree Damaged In Wind Storm #843987

Asked August 03, 2023, 11:35 AM EDT

Hello,  we have a tree that was planted about5 years ago.  It has been staked since then and has grown quite tall (~20 ft tall).  In a strong storm that went through last week the stake cable broke and push the tree to where it is now leaning.  My question is should I try and re-stake the tree and try and straighten it?  The landscaper I contacted was worried we may damage the truck if we try that.  Is the tree even able to be saved? I have attached a picture.  Thank you.



Jefferson County Colorado

Bed bug vs bat bug #843840

Asked August 02, 2023, 1:38 PM EDT

We have found these bugs crawling on the ceiling of 2 upstairs bathrooms. I have the live bugs in a ziplock bag. Can we bring the bugs in for certain identification.



Dakota County Minnesota