Search Results

Weed killers #842545

Asked July 25, 2023, 2:39 PM EDT

What are the best weed killer products or natural remedies that kill weeds but don’t harm the lawn?

Oakland County Michigan

Identify a tree #842544

Asked July 25, 2023, 2:33 PM EDT

We have a tree or bush growing on the corner of our house in the rock right next to an established bush. It probably needs to be moved. I think it’s an arborvitae or pine. It’s about 2 feet tall.



Polk County Iowa

Finding a new bee swarm #842496

Asked July 25, 2023, 11:21 AM EDT

My bees swarmed and now I have an empty hive. Is there someway to acquire another swarm?  I  had heard there are folks that collect swarms but don't know how to connect with them.

Jefferson County Colorado

Black film on plants and patio #842468

Asked July 25, 2023, 9:12 AM EDT

Hi - This year we have been getting a sticky black film on some of our plants and patio. Pictures attached of catmint, virbinum and an unidentified tree.



Campbell County Kentucky

Biochar inoculation help #842461

Asked July 25, 2023, 7:41 AM EDT

I am having difficult finding what I should best use to inoculate (to charge) char in order to turn it into biochar.

I do not wish to blend it with compost or other materials which will dilute the biochar. I seek to keep the char is its original state, as much as I can, but to inoculate it.

I am faced with two options: (1) to inoculate it so that it works best as a general soil amendment to the red soil typical to Albemarle County; (2) to inoculate it so that it best assists in nutrient development / maintenance of soil in a raised bed garden. The latter is formulate with Miracle Grow potting soil, degraded wood chips, humate soil conditioner, green sand, worm casting, granite dust, vermiculite, pearlite and peat moss.

Compost tea seems to be a favorite inoculant. John Kohler uses a tea sold on Amazon . . . Boogie Brew Compost Tea.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqtD3DZV9iM&ab_channel=LearnOrganicGardeningatGrowingYourGreens

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZEAJRJ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A2TNVEX3UKOJOH&th=1

One YouTube instruction even calls for 1C sugar, 1C worm castings, 2C oats, 1 small handful of each of rock dust and clay kitty litter to inoculate a 5-gallon bucket of char. See the following @ 15:15.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rcDSuwaIA4&ab_channel=TheUrbanHarvest-HomegrownEducation

I and my wife are retired folks with a small garden. The simplest advice you can offer will be appreciated.

Thank-you.

Tom B. (Class of ’70)

Albemarle County Virginia

Why do I have flowers but no zucchini? #842363

Asked July 24, 2023, 2:52 PM EDT

My zucchini (and summer squash) plants have plenty of flowers but only two zucchini have grown from them. Can you tell me why?



Kent County Michigan

White leaves on one cucumber plant #842354

Asked July 24, 2023, 2:35 PM EDT

The top leaves on one cucumber plant have turned white. The cucumber forming on this plant has light green stripes while the cucumber forming on another plant appears normal. It doesn’t appear to be caused by insects.



Ramsey County Minnesota

Sticky black mist #842319

Asked July 24, 2023, 12:38 PM EDT

There is an oak tree above what is happening. My car, my railings, my plants esp . my hostas have a black misty covering every morning. It started early June best as I can remember, and it has continued since. On my white railings and hostas it is black. I wash it off and it is back the next day. I have tried to wash my hostas as they have big leaves but other plants I haven't, and they seem to be slow growing. I don't know what it is, what to do about it, what I should do about my plants? This hasn't happened before, and I have lived here under this tree for over 35 years.

Jackson County Michigan

Invasive hawthorn removal #842192

Asked July 23, 2023, 5:52 PM EDT

Was wondering if you had any advice on how to kill/remove hawthorn trees that propagate from their root system.

Barry County Michigan

What are these black raised spots on my plants? #842187

Asked July 23, 2023, 5:30 PM EDT

I have black, raised spots covering my veggie, flower and tree leaves. The spots are also on my windows, pots, chair cushions, and surrounding areas. What is this and how do I control it? I just got back from a 2 week vacation and 1/2 my yard is covered with these spots. Please help. Thank you.




Wayne County Michigan

What's eating my plants #842075

Asked July 22, 2023, 7:41 PM EDT

I some something eating my plant leaves, but we never see any insects on the leaves. Any idea what it is and how to get rid of them?



Deschutes County Oregon

What is wrong with my redbud? #842040

Asked July 22, 2023, 2:51 PM EDT

My redbud has brown spots on the leaves and I heard this could be cercospora. Is this true? Should I take precautions to prevent this next year? Also, is this fatal?



Jefferson County Kentucky

Holly bush dying...is it red bugs or too dry or ?? #841895

Asked July 21, 2023, 1:58 PM EDT

To Whom it may concern ~

OMGOODNESS!! Thank you SOOO much!! This was VERY educational and helpful! 


Thank you for the links as well, I have not read them yet but I will. I have also

notified my landscaper...wish he had told me!

Blessings to you!

michele 



Ottawa County Michigan

Native pollinator plants in the Gaithersburg, MD area #841814

Asked July 21, 2023, 8:49 AM EDT

I would like to talk to someone regarding land that we are considering planting native pollinator plants that support pollinators, specifically honey bees from April to October.

Montgomery County Maryland

Tomato with walnut wilt #841812

Asked July 21, 2023, 8:40 AM EDT

I have several tomatoes planted within 50ft of a large black walnut tree. I was unaware of walnut wilt. Now that I know and my plants are dying, can I still harvest the dozens of green tomatoes on the vine and use them to make salsa verde? I can’t find info on juglone accumulation in the fruit itself and whether the walnut toxicity affects humans from the salvageable fruits. Anything helps! Thanks

Washtenaw County Michigan

Field Bindweed Control #841779

Asked July 20, 2023, 7:38 PM EDT

This year for the first time, Bindweed has invaded my garden and now my yard. In the garden I'm digging out the rhizomes as best I can and remove seedlings as soon as possible. But I can't do that in the yard, so I'm trying to identify which selective herbicide(s) to use that won't kill the grass. Different source of information suggest Quinclorac, tryclopyr, 2, 4 D, MCPP, or some combination. What would be your recommendation for my yard in Towson? The infestation is currently limited to a few 2 to 4 square feet places in my yard, and I would like to kill it before it produces seeds which will just spread the problem. Thanks.

Baltimore County Maryland

Brown spots on leaves of decorative pear tree #841754

Asked July 20, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT

I have a decorative pear tree that last year developed some large brown spots on leaves on a section of the tree.  I removed all of the branches with the spotted leaves, but this year it came back on even more that last year (in the surrounding sections).  Any help would be appreciated.



Denver County Colorado

Lavender #841614

Asked July 19, 2023, 9:47 PM EDT

I just purchased some English lavender Big Time Blue lavender. Is it deer resistant? I want to plant it on south side of garden shed. I have to water by watering can. Hopefully it doesn’t need much water. Should I fertilize? Should I cut down in winter? This new lavender is to replace the 2 yr old lavender grosso which died recently.

Eaton County Michigan

Can't Identify Defect on Growing Haralson Apple #841515

Asked July 19, 2023, 2:22 PM EDT

Hello, I've been growing apples for many years but I can't identify the defect shown in the attached photos. Details: 1) The defect is on approximately 5% of the apples. 2) The defect is primarily on the ground facing side of the apple (away from the sun). 3) All apples with the defect are misshapen. 4) There are no visible problems inside the apple. 5) The defect seems to develop a crack over time (but not on every apple). Hope you can help!! Thank you.



Washington County Minnesota

What should I plant in wetlands #841506

Asked July 19, 2023, 1:46 PM EDT

Please help! I am located in white Lake Michigan.I have a lot on an acre of wetlands. Every year I lose lawn. I’ve been trying to cut back weeds and dead trees. I attended a gardening class and received your link. Once I clear out a section can I put cardboard down as sheet mulch and then plant some kind of perennial that loves moisture and will spread? Here is a picture thank you 



Oakland County Michigan

Strange plant (or alien lifeform) #841480

Asked July 19, 2023, 12:13 PM EDT

Can you identify the plant organism in the attached photo. As you can see, it grows almost flat on the ground, similar to a lichen. I have not seen it before, but it is growing all through my vegetable garden, both between and in the raised beds. I suspect its appearance is the result of all the rain we have had this summer. And is there a way to control it. Thanks.



Washington County Vermont

Cool weather crops planting schedule #841467

Asked July 19, 2023, 11:40 AM EDT

Do you have a fall garden planting schedule for cool weather crops for Broome county? Also, where can I find the cool weather plants since most garden centers are already closed?

Broome County New York

Bees and lavender #841422

Asked July 19, 2023, 1:51 AM EDT

Do you have an idea of which lavender varieties honeybees like best? I live just outside of Sunriver.

Deschutes County Oregon

Tree replacement #841415

Asked July 18, 2023, 10:01 PM EDT

We lost a locust tree in the recent storms. Looking for a shade tree replacement. Thought maybe a Kentucky Coffee tree? Any other suggestions? Can we plant now? Thanks.

Oldham County Kentucky

Japanese Yew #841318

Asked July 18, 2023, 1:21 PM EDT

We have a Japanese Yew next to our home that was planted many years ago. It appears that we may have "damaged" the tree by spraying insecticide above it to exterminate wasps. Is this possible that the overspray would kill only a portion of the tree, or is it just coincidence that it something different happened in the same time frame? What are your suggestions an how to address this concern. Thank you,



Benton County Minnesota