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Red Oak Tree Shock Recovery #754919

Asked June 08, 2021, 7:21 PM EDT

Hello! I have a red oak that was planted about 2016 at my home in Murphy Creek (Eastern Aurora at Gun Club and Jewell intersection). The red oak is in my front yard and faces south. There is intense sun and wind out here, so I chose this hardy tree to survive the elements. The late snowstorm and freeze last year (2020 spring) put the tree into shock. It looked terrible, so I took a photo to Nick's Nursery to get an opinion. The tree expert told me that it has gone into shock with the hot weather and then the late freeze. He sold me some kelp supplement to spray it with monthly and said to be patient. It would recover. This year, it is very slowly coming back with new growth on the old branch. The new growth are green branches with buds that slowly open to leaves. I've noticed that the new branches are producing from the bottom of the tree going up. Nothing seems to be budding off the old branches though, and the little twigs branches are dry and break easily so I know those are dead. It's a painfully slow process watching the branches and leaves filling in, but they are coming along. What can I do to help this tree? Is it even possible to save? How and when should I prune/ trim it to take off the old branches? Any help is appreciated as I try to save the tree and keep my HOA at bay. Thank you, Gretchen Dirks



Arapahoe County Colorado

Shady Spot help needed in Zone 3 #754909

Asked June 08, 2021, 6:30 PM EDT

Hello, I've been researching Zone 3 perennials for a "shady/some sun" spot in my yard. I'm hoping to find something that would love being a durable filler between paving stones. I've found endless choices but they aren't zone 3 winter tolerant or they don't care for foot traffic :( My local garden centers, in Becker & Hubbard county, have offered no help and only suggest things like Creeping Thyme in one gallon pots. I've was told it would be difficult to separate for planting in between the pavers. I need a better plan than that. We've tried for years to grow grass in this spot. My husband and I have hauled in endless dirt, roped this area off with special shady/hard to grow grass seeds and have done a lot of "hoping and wishing." Unfortunately, there's a giant Pine tree in this area and it drops a lot of pine needles. I've attached a image of the pavers. I'm currently working on this area so there's a lot of equipment, hoses, and tools everywhere. The entire work area has questionable ground cover at best. I'm so hoping to find something that will work in this beautiful spot. This is an area between two cabins that share a joining lawn space. It does get wind from the lake and deep snow coverage in the winter. My grandmother would say, that I'm trying to make "A silk purse from a sows ear!" :) Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. We've been tackling this project for nearly twenty years and so need a solution. Thank you for your every effort on our behalf. Sincerely, ~ Janis & Ricky



Becker County Minnesota

disposal of RoundUp #754904

Asked June 08, 2021, 6:13 PM EDT

Is there a safe way to dispose of left over diluted Round Up?

Coos County Oregon

ph level in soil to plant micro clover seed #754903

Asked June 08, 2021, 6:09 PM EDT

Hi - I will be planting micro clover seed in Coos Bay toward the end of June 2021. This is new construction - there is a soil base and sand on top which we brought in after the lot was cleared. During my research I see that the ph of the soil should be between 6-7 to provide ideal growing conditions for the seed and mature clover. The organic top soil I’m looking to bring on to my lot is at a ph of 8. Will this cause a problem? Burning of the leaves? No germination at all? Thank you for your help. Christy Decker

Coos County Oregon

broccolli #754902

Asked June 08, 2021, 6:07 PM EDT

I planted several broccoli plants this summer in my garden (in a shady spot ). I have been watering every day. I have several plants that now have tennis ball sized broccoli heads on them. The heads are turning a mixture of light green and their normal green color( not the yellow color when they flower). I have not seen this before when planting broccoli? Otherwise the plants look healthy. I am wondering if I should go ahead and cut the heads and eat/freeze them now, if this is not a good sign and I might loose the plant entirely? Or let them be? Thank you so much for your thoughts and suggestions! Colleen A. Natalie

Grant County South Dakota

When can I put down grass seed? Is it cool enough this Thursday? #754899

Asked June 08, 2021, 5:59 PM EDT

I have a large grass seeding project at my house. I have straw rolls to retain moisture and protect from birds. I have an irrigation system. I understand it is too hot right now to put the seed down. The high this Friday the 11th is 88. Overnight it will get down to 66. Highs the next several days are in the 80's with lows in the 60's. Is that cool enough to go ahead and put down the seed on Friday? I understand those temps are less than idea but if I water for 10 minutes 4-5 times during day will it be good enough?

Hennepin County Minnesota

ID of bush #754898

Asked June 08, 2021, 5:37 PM EDT

This bush was overgrowing the pines and sumac along a sidewalk in Eagan



Dakota County Minnesota

Distraught pussy willows #754890

Asked June 08, 2021, 5:08 PM EDT

Established pussy willows planted 3 years ago, suddenly all looking distraught, leaves wilty, not over watered. Please help??

Scott County Minnesota

Waterglassing Eggs for Long Term Storage #754883

Asked June 08, 2021, 4:40 PM EDT

Is waterglassing still considered a safe way to preserve eggs? Thanks!

Clermont County Ohio

What are these caterpillars? #754882

Asked June 08, 2021, 4:38 PM EDT

What are these caterpillars? Will they go away?



Franklin County Vermont

Horse tail #754880

Asked June 08, 2021, 4:36 PM EDT

Horse tailHow do you kill it we have a terrible problem and I’ve tried several things

Lane County Oregon

Snow damaged Columnar Juniper tree top #754878

Asked June 08, 2021, 4:34 PM EDT

Is there anything that can be done to salvage a Juniper tree that got bent/broken top and is now very brown? The bottom of the tree is still green and appears to be healthy. Should I cut the trunk below the brown limbs and prune the bottom to just look like a smaller tree? Would the tree then grow back that way at all? Or Just trim the dead branches back to the trunk and see if the trunk top ever recovers? I don't see any actual cracks or breaks on the trunk but the bark on the top doesn't look like it is still happy either. Thanks for any information on what to do here.



Boulder County Colorado

Why are there so many distressed trees? #754876

Asked June 08, 2021, 4:31 PM EDT

I'm seeing a lot of distressed pine, fir and spruce along the Peak to Peak highway near Nederland. Mostly it's trees that are adjacent to the highway which makes me wonder if it is a result of road salting or tailpipe emissions. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. thanks <personal data hidden>

Boulder County Colorado

Struggling pine trees #754873

Asked June 08, 2021, 4:20 PM EDT

Hi, I live here in Longmont and have 2 pine trees in my back yard that haven’t looked very good the past couple of years. They are pretty thin and one has quite a few dead branches. Do you know of anyone that could come look at them and let me know if they’re dying or if there is something I can do to help them. I really don’t want to lose these trees. Thank you for your time. Best, Kathy Talbot



Boulder County Colorado

Can you ID this grass? The roots are somewhat stained from my colored mulch. This comes up through the lDewitts landscape fabric and 4” of mulch. I prefer not to use Roundup, haven’t found anything to kill it. #754865

Asked June 08, 2021, 4:05 PM EDT

Can you ID this grass? The roots are somewhat stained from my colored mulch. This comes up through the lDewitts landscape fabric and 4” of mulch. I prefer not to use Roundup, haven’t found anything to kill it. I have found the roots go several feet.



Larimer County Colorado

Cicada singing #754862

Asked June 08, 2021, 3:59 PM EDT

Hello, The cicadas appear to be near peak in Sharpsburg, MD. Up close, the cicadas' song sounds like a buzzing, which increases and decreases periodically. However, from a distance, it is more of a whirring sound (like a flying saucer in a 1950s science fiction movie). If I head in the direction of the whirring, I can never get close to it ... just the mass buzzing sound. Is there some kind of acoustic effect where the mass buzzing combines to sound different from a distance? Thanks in advance, Dave Lemarie

Washington County Maryland

Brown areas on lawn #754861

Asked June 08, 2021, 3:56 PM EDT

it's early and I'm already experiencing brown areas on lawn. Sprinkler has only been operating since June 1 . Per CSU analysis previously, my soil is lacking in nitrogen so when I fertilize I use the highest nitrogen content commercially available, I water every day, 10 minutes per zone. I would like to water less but I'm afraid of more brown areas. They are small now but may grow bigger. What am I missing or not understanding.

Adams County Colorado

Dwarf Blue Spruce help needed #754860

Asked June 08, 2021, 3:54 PM EDT

Hello, can you help us identify if our dwarf blue spruce is afflicted by drought, disease or pests? We planted it in 2017, it showed good spring growth and it looked great until May 7th, 2021. We returned on May 19th from our trip and the tree had begun to brown and has steadily worsened. See attached pictures. We started hand-watering after May 19th and at the beginning of June we started watering by drip from 5 gallon buckets (15 gal every 4 days). Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. See attached pictures.



Washington County Oregon

determination of scat #754857

Asked June 08, 2021, 3:42 PM EDT

We have found a large amount of scat in our backyard in Scappoose. We have about 200 feet of property that connects to city property on the Scappoose Creek. It's common for us to see deer scat but we have never seen anything like what we have found. Is there anyone who can help us? We have a small dog and we are concerned it may have come from a sick or diseased animal.

Columbia County Oregon

Apple tree disease #754847

Asked June 08, 2021, 2:57 PM EDT

Does my apple tree have fire blight? We just received it this spring and planted it. It was a healthy through blooming but in the last two weeks, the leaves have started to gray and curl. Since this tree is only a 2-3 year old sapling, is it worth trying to save? I have another apple tree and Serviceberry tree and shrub that I want to protect. I have not been able to find any cankers on the stems, nothing oozing. This disease is the one that looks closest to my tree’s problems. I am including a photo.



Hennepin County Minnesota

Undesirable grass/weed #754838

Asked June 08, 2021, 2:41 PM EDT

This undesirable grass/weed is a spreading problem in my yard. What is it and how do I get rid of it?



Kandiyohi County Minnesota

Garlic pest #754823

Asked June 08, 2021, 2:20 PM EDT

I have a small worm that is on my garlic scapes that are forming and is turning the scape and inner leaves into a crumbled mess. How can I save my garlic crop?



Washington County Vermont

Poppy Mallows Taking Over Garden! #754817

Asked June 08, 2021, 2:01 PM EDT

Hi, Three years after purchasing my "Garden in a Box", I find that the Poppy Mallows (Winecups) are spreading/taking over the area around them. I'd like to trim them back, but don't want to hurt them. Can you advise on how best to do this?

Boulder County Colorado

Hackberry tree losing leaves #754812

Asked June 08, 2021, 1:42 PM EDT

What can cause my hackberry trees to suddenly lose their leaves?

Chisago County Minnesota

What kind of bugs are these? #754810

Asked June 08, 2021, 1:40 PM EDT

What kind of bugs are these? 



Oakland County Michigan