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This is an Italian squash/Sicilian squash that I grew from seed. The flowers are abundant and open and then turn brown. Why is it not producing fruit? #845344

Asked August 12, 2023, 9:16 AM EDT

I only have one plant does it need another to pollinate?



Oakland County Michigan

Remediation for too much compost in raised beds #845342

Asked August 12, 2023, 8:15 AM EDT

I recently tested my 5 raised beds and all came back with high ph (7.4 to 7.6) and really excessive nutrients (P, K, Mg). And most of my vegetables this year (except for peas) are quite small. Even zucchini didn't grow. I've been topping up the beds with a few inches of compost every year, Champlain Valley Compost, which seems to be largely manure-based. Honestly, I probably didn't dig deep enough to generate my samples. My question: how do I remedy this? Should I dig out the top 6 inches of every bed and replace that will top soil? Like a raised bed mix you get from a gardening center?



Chittenden County Vermont

Hoary Alyssum #845294

Asked August 11, 2023, 4:13 PM EDT

We have some Hoary Alyssum on our property and I want to know the best weed killer for this plant.

Park County Colorado

fixing a tree hole #845252

Asked August 11, 2023, 12:07 PM EDT

Should I fix a hole in a tree trunk? If so, how? Thanks!

Dakota County Minnesota

invasive plant #845051

Asked August 10, 2023, 8:47 AM EDT

I have an invasive plant Carolina horsenettle (Solanum Carolinense) that is growing in my field and has invaded my asparagus bed really badly. Why does it generally grow? I would like to irradicate it before it takes over most of my field, any advice would be helpful.



Windham County Vermont

Apple Tree Care #844963

Asked August 09, 2023, 4:15 PM EDT

Hello: We just moved into a new house, and we have an apple tree in the back yard. There are a lot of apples on the tree, but it does not look like it is doing very well. We would like to request a agent to come out and take a look at the tree to see if it can be brought back to health.

Carroll County Maryland

Black raspberry cane issue #844936

Asked August 09, 2023, 2:19 PM EDT

Can you identify this and how can I treat it? Thank you.



El Paso County Colorado

master gardener #844920

Asked August 09, 2023, 1:35 PM EDT

I would like to become a master gardener. What are the steps?

Harris County Texas

San Augustine Grass Analysis #844903

Asked August 09, 2023, 12:39 PM EDT

We have treated repeatedly for fungus and insects, but our San Augustine grass continues to go from yellow to brown and die in large meandering areas. Is there some place we can send a grass and soil sample for analysis of the problem? Thank you.



Brazoria County Texas

Tomato Disease Analysis #844890

Asked August 09, 2023, 11:36 AM EDT

Good morning, Does the extension have a service available to diagnose plant diseases? If so, how much does that run? I have some sort of tomato wilt that's been occurring for the last couple of years, and getting worse. I can't figure out if it's Verticillium, Fusarium, or Bacterial Wilt. This year I'm going to lose about 60% of my tomato plants, despite treating three times throughout the season this year with antifungals and bordeaux mixture. The bordeaux mixture provided marginal success last year, but the plants are unresponsive this year. I can also provide photos as needed.

Ingham County Michigan

Trees #844851

Asked August 09, 2023, 8:48 AM EDT

I recently built a house and on my lot is a very unusual, mature tree. Could I send a picture and have someone tell me what type of tree it is? Thanks!

Iowa County Iowa

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