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Bee Hive in the Eves of Home #837271

Asked June 23, 2023, 11:03 PM EDT

We have beens in the interior eve of our home.  We have called several local bee "removal" "keepers" "rehoming" services and cannot find one that is willing to help.  Removal will require scaffolding or a cherry picker.  The bees swarmed last summer, but a new group have moved into the space. 

Arapahoe County Colorado

How to Add Nitrogen to Soil #837245

Asked June 23, 2023, 5:07 PM EDT

I had the soil tested in my garden boxes. It appears it is lacking nitrogen and they recommended a organic 12-0-0. I was wondering if I could apply the nitrogen now that my plants have emerged or should I wait until fall after the vegetables are done? Is there another product that you would recommend? I have attached the test results or my two boxes. Thank you.



Black Hawk County Iowa

Cucurbit wilt and crisping #837236

Asked June 23, 2023, 4:21 PM EDT

I recently transplanted out cucumbers and melons. In a few days the plants started wilting, the base of the stem is sort of sucked in at soil level on some of the cucumbers. With the rest of them and the melons their leaves have browned with curled crisp edges. In a day the whole plant or many of the older leaves have crisped up and are brown. Some of the leaves have brown sections but the rest of the leaf is greening up some. I just started to notice similar crisp brown leafy sections on my more established zucchini plant with one brown section on a stem. Some of the fruit is pockmarked and bumpy then the fruit goes brown and shrivels. The zucchini plant is aborting most of its fruit and the lower leaves are yellow with crisp brown edges. Do you have any thoughts as to what this could be and ways to save the rest of the plants? Thank you!



Multnomah County Oregon

Orange goop on my sand cherry #837185

Asked June 23, 2023, 12:35 PM EDT

I noticed some orange jelly like goop on my sand, cherry bush, and I want to make sure that it is not an infestation or something dangerous to my other plants or the soil. Can you advise?



Ross County Ohio

Should I remove a corkscrew willow tree? #837150

Asked June 23, 2023, 10:19 AM EDT

I have a corkscrew willow tree that is at least 30 years old. The very top is dead and there are other dead branches throughout the tree. A lot of the tree, however, is still alive. The trunk apparently divided into two trunks at one time and the main trunk is completely hollow--about three feet from the ground up is hollow, with a big opening. The outer bark (the rough bark) can be picked off in huge sections. Also, if this tree were ever to fall in the direction it is leaning, it would hit power lines. (Yes, I was not thinking when I planted this tree, which is at a corner property.) My reluctance to have it removed is due only to sentimental reasons--I started this tree from a cutting from a tree my mother had and she has been deceased since 1992. However, I want to make a smart decision. Because the tree is crowded by another shrub--a tamarix shrub--the willow's growth seems to be more upward than outward. I don't know what to do. I realize it is probably best for the willow to come out, but sentimentality is making this decision difficult. What do you think?

Butler County Ohio

Maple tree leafs turning light green #837115

Asked June 22, 2023, 10:41 PM EDT

Hello, the past few summers I have noticed an issue with my two maple trees. Each tree is 5 to 10 years old. But around early June the last few years, some of the leafs turn a much lighter green. We live in waconia, so we have a lot of clay in our yard. But I have a sprinkler system that runs regularly, so I don't think it is a lack of water issue. And during dry spells I deep water the tree with the hose. I also used iron steaks last year in the ground to get them more iron, but I haven't noticed a difference. I also have applied tree fertilizer 2 times a year for the past 5 years Any suggestions on what the cause may be, any treatments, or any tree specialists in the area that could fix it? I have attached some pictures of the light green leafs. Thanks!



Carver County Minnesota

Can Colorado Native Junipers In Weld County Survive Today without Irrigation #837044

Asked June 22, 2023, 2:34 PM EDT

A solar developer is proposing a living fence consisting of native Junipers for a 2,000 acre solar farm in Weld County, CO. The fence line would be about 6 miles end to end. It would be planted with smaller seedlings and irrigated for a few years to get established.

Given climate change and dryer conditions, should the developer plan on leaving a drip irrigation system in place for incidental watering and irrigation of the trees? Seems so.

Thank you for your thoughts and observations.



Weld County Colorado

Madrone #837025

Asked June 22, 2023, 1:13 PM EDT

Is it possible to grow marine from a cutting? All I'm seeing is from seed

Linn County Oregon

Yellowing of Emerald Greens #836975

Asked June 22, 2023, 10:35 AM EDT

Good morning - I just submitted a question regarding the yellowing of my two huge yew trees. I am also seeing yellowing in two of my Emerald Greens. Please see photos attached. I am ready to do whatever you advise to insure the health of my two yews and these emerald greens. Thank you- Marianne Handy Hraibi 1538 Main Street St. Johnsbury, VT 0581<personal data hidden>



Caledonia County Vermont

What kind of Larve is this? #836970

Asked June 22, 2023, 9:58 AM EDT

Hi,

I have thousands of this type of what appears to be larvae in my water feature (stream leading to Koi pond) and am wondering what they are? They are in fast moving areas of the stream and appear to just be hanging on by one area while the rear area just flows with the water. 

Thank you!






Douglas County Colorado

Lawn alternative #836953

Asked June 22, 2023, 6:29 AM EDT

Hello, looking for suggestions for a low maintenance lawn. Currently poorly established lawn with lots of "weeds." Sandy soil (though we do intend to bring in top soil.) Lakefront. Two dogs. Lots of deer in the area I would prefer to detract from the lawn as we're getting ticks. Would prefer to water rarely and mow only if desired (or not at all.) Spouse appreciates a traditional green lawn look overall, but I would love to include some ground cover too. Lot is lined with conifers and one corner has a clump of wild cherry trees. Otherwise open lawn. What native species should I consider?

Mecosta County Michigan

Wild parsip #836952

Asked June 22, 2023, 5:31 AM EDT

What is the best way to eliminate wild parsip?

Addison County Vermont

Species of Hornworm? #836914

Asked June 21, 2023, 7:11 PM EDT

Well, I'm stumped. Can you help identify this particular species od hornworm? It is different than the tomato and tobacco worms with white angular stripe( ">") and green or black markings. This one sports a yellow horn nad horizontal black and yellow marks. Thank you in advance for your ideas.



Denver County Colorado

Catapula tree beele eating leaves #836906

Asked June 21, 2023, 6:28 PM EDT

Trying to identify these beetles that showed up recently amd eating all the leaves.



El Paso County Colorado

Pear rust on tree #836896

Asked June 21, 2023, 5:40 PM EDT

I have a tree that is very special to me, it is a memorial tree planted in a loved one’s memory, and I think it has pear rust but I am not sure. Can you suggest any ways to help my tree recover? The leaves are all very rust colored, it blooms in the spring but has never produced pears. The tree is about 7 years old.



Hamilton County Iowa

Apple tree fire blight #836881

Asked June 21, 2023, 4:33 PM EDT

How am I able to treat fire blight on my apple tree?

Deschutes County Oregon

Plant identification / are they toxic to cats #836879

Asked June 21, 2023, 4:24 PM EDT

Hello, I’m curious if a few of the plants that I recently purchased are safe for pets. I am not sure what type of plants these are so I am looking here for answers. Can you please help me identify these plants and tell me if they are safe for pets? I will attach an image of the 2 plants in question.



Kent County Michigan

A bug I believe to be Lyctocoris campestris. #836832

Asked June 21, 2023, 1:07 PM EDT

Somewhat inundated by a bug I believe to be Lyctocoris campestris. We have not had this issue in previous years. What is it? Where did it come from? Do we need to be concerned about it/ does it cause damage? If possible, I will attach a picture.



Mesa County Colorado

My neighbor has a weed/vine challenge #836773

Asked June 21, 2023, 10:01 AM EDT

My neighbor has a patch of lilies that grow between our garages.She does not use the internet so she asked me to help her find an answer. The vine pictured is overtaking her flowers. She tried digging the roots up last year and I think it just made the vines angry. They are stronger than they have been before. The roots go deep in the ground, some she dug out last year actually crept under her garage foundation. She's tried to organically remove them and cut them back, but nothing is working. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.



Franklin County Ohio

Cockroach #836767

Asked June 21, 2023, 9:27 AM EDT

Hi, I have twice tried to send this to the regular UVM extension service but the form won’t send. For just under a week I have been noticing medium size, tan-colored insects showing up around 5-6 pm or so, on my window screens and clapboard siding on the south and east side of my house. I am also finding them hidden in my garage when I move something and in between my screens and closed windows. About 10 have gotten inside. I have found a couple on my kitchen counter in the early morning, one hiding under the bathroom sink strainer. These bugs have very evasive behavior when spotted, scurrying into a crack or under the edge of a warped clapboard. The look very much like “German” cockroaches in size and color. (Sorry, terrible name.) I posted a photo of one I had killed (crushed) on INaturalist. Their AI couldn’t definitively identify but came up with two cockroach species We have lived in this house for 30 years. I like and look at bugs and I have never once seen this type. Linda



Orange County Vermont

Wood Chip Mulch #836730

Asked June 20, 2023, 8:31 PM EDT

I put a deep wood chip mulch on a new shade garden. The wood chips were only a year old. I read that they will rob nitrogen from the soil and they should be mixed with a high nitrogen additive like blood meal or cottonseed meal. What quantities are recommended? I've already spread the chips. Do I need to pull the chips back from the plant and sprinkle the additive on the soil?

Hood River County Oregon

Identification of longhorned beetle #836724

Asked June 20, 2023, 7:15 PM EDT

I'm trying to identify the longhorn beetle in the photo to see if it is a threat to any of the trees on a customers property.



Arapahoe County Colorado

Tree Losing Leaves #836647

Asked June 20, 2023, 2:39 PM EDT

Hello, My tree is losing it's leaves. They are turning brown then black and falling off and shriveling. I've uploaded pictures of different stages



El Paso County Colorado

Tough and kinda "ugly" lettuce—stress? Disease? Pest? #836617

Asked June 20, 2023, 12:39 PM EDT

Two of my lettuce plants are clearly struggling in some way. Their leaves are dull-looking and tough, and one has brown spots on the leaves. They may have different issues, but I figure it's similar enough to group together. The pictures are of the unhealthy plants, and a neighboring healthy plant of each variety for comparison.



Washtenaw County Michigan

Pin Oak Infestation #836600

Asked June 20, 2023, 11:39 AM EDT

Beautiful pin oak in front of house suddenly has curled leaves covered on underside with linear bumps along veins. Previously no issues with tree. Tree "trimmed" last fall on street side by electric company contractor. Does this look like a known disease or insect? Treatment?



Windham County Vermont