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Bristle cone pine #754797

Asked June 08, 2021, 12:34 PM EDT

My beautiful bristlecone pine greened out late winter and then was hit very hard by a early spring deep freeze. There are more brown needles than green . Many of the tips are totally brown. What should I do? Other than pray!

El Paso County Colorado

Is this caterpillar friend or foe? #754796

Asked June 08, 2021, 12:32 PM EDT

Hi - I found many of the leaves of my Viburnum trilobum curled, and inside, this cocoon and caterpillar. They are tiny, only about 1/2" long. It doesn't look like they are viburnum leaf beetle larvae....but I can't I.D. them. I'm guessing they are native though?



Beltrami County Minnesota

Mohican Viburnum #754794

Asked June 08, 2021, 12:22 PM EDT

We have three mature Mohican Viburnum shrubs that are approximately 9 ft. tall. They were planted in August 2009. Two years ago, one shrub (the left one in the photos) started to have stems dieback and sparse foliage with a few leaves on the tips. This spring, another shrub (right one in the photos) had no foliage on several main branches. The shrub in the middle has not experienced foliage dieback. Late last year I pruned about 8" off the height of all three shrubs. This spring, the pruning helped to produce more sprouts and leaves, especially on the lower branches, on two of the shrubs and some growth on the shrub that was first affected. What do you suggest for treatment? Can a systemic be used? Can I severely prune the shrubs to a height of 3 or 4 or 5 ft. tall? If so, when?



Ramsey County Minnesota

Watering Grass #754788

Asked June 08, 2021, 12:05 PM EDT

What’s the recommendation for watering the lawn during these hot times? My grass isn’t stressed, but I’d had one lawn-care group suggest watering every 3-5 days early in the morning.

Hennepin County Minnesota

bugs on leaves #754783

Asked June 08, 2021, 11:49 AM EDT

Good morning. Thanks for this..Several things have been going on: The tiniest of black insects have invaded our nine bark bushes, and I believe killing two of them..the leaves kind of crinkle and the bush just dried out. On our currant bushes the leaves look like they are either burnt or rusted. And now on our plum tree there are tiny white bugs. All of these bushes/trees seem to have been sprayed with a glistening, clear wetness. Can't explain it. Do you have ny ideas what to do? Thank you! Michael Miller <personal data hidden> cell:<personal data hidden>

Denver County Colorado

Are porcelain vines invasive here #754780

Asked June 08, 2021, 11:35 AM EDT

Was given a porcelain vine. Live in SW MI. Are porcelain vines invasive here?

Ottawa County Michigan

Maple tree gunk #754776

Asked June 08, 2021, 11:32 AM EDT

Hello, would you happen to know what this is on the underside of some of the leaves on one of my maples? It started off as a kind of fuzzy white bumps and then the black part started developing later. If it’s some kind of fungus, do you have a recommendation on what to do to get rid of it? Thank you so much and advance for your help, Hilary



Montgomery County Maryland

Black walnut trees #754765

Asked June 08, 2021, 11:08 AM EDT

Last year, I found a list (on your website) of plants that will grow under/near Black Walnut trees. I have lost that list, and can't find it on your website this year. Could you send it to me, or tell me how to find it?

Washtenaw County Michigan

Fuzzy Golden Bees #754758

Asked June 08, 2021, 10:50 AM EDT

I have a nest inside my bricks of my home! I sprayed two weeks ago only to find out that they were still there a few days later! I then sprayed directly into the opening instead of spraying from afar like I did before! Thinking that my problem was solved, “They are still there”.... I don’t know what to do!!! Please help!!!

Henrico County Virginia

What N MN bug is this? #754757

Asked June 08, 2021, 10:46 AM EDT

There are thousands of them this week (6/8/2021) at my lake cabin. They don't bite. They are black, transparent wings with black "veins", about 3/4" long. I attached a pic.



St. Louis County Minnesota

What are best low maintenance plants to withstand high temps, sandy soil, deer in Northern MI? #754746

Asked June 08, 2021, 10:21 AM EDT

Hello, I am hoping you have some resources to share about the best plants and shrubs to grow around our summer place off Crystal Drive in the Crystal Highlands. Although I'm a Master Gardener down state, I'm having trouble finding low maintenance plants that like the sandy soil and climate in this area. Compounding the sand problem is the hot sun, the deer, and the lack of attention since we are not around enough to ensure adequate watering. The poor babies are pretty much on their own although we do screen shrubs from the deer. I'm hoping you have a suggested plant list, some suggested natives, or some other ideas for improving things. Thanks for your attention,

Benzie County Michigan

Fuzzy something growing on holly bushes #754742

Asked June 08, 2021, 10:12 AM EDT

I've noticed this fuzzy stuff growing on my holly bushes for the past couple of years. I've asked two different experts but they don't know what it is. They said it's not a fungus and it's not bugs. It eventually kills the leaves around which it is growing. And also I haven't had holly berries on these bushes since the fuzz showed up. I've started treating the bushes with All Seasons Horticultural Oil but I don't know if that is going to make a difference. Let me know if you can identify what this is and how to treat it.



Wake County North Carolina

Gypsy Moths #754739

Asked June 08, 2021, 10:07 AM EDT

What is going on with the gypsy moth infestation? I have lived here for 33 years, have never seen them like this. They are just hanging from trees and seems like just out of mid air at times. Webs everywhere, all over my house, my neighbor has them much worst than I do. Is there something to use on them that isn't a pesticide? Is this something to really be worried about?? I live in St. Albans, top back side of Belleview Hill. Please advise.

Franklin County Vermont

Sap balls oozing out of peach tree #754738

Asked June 08, 2021, 10:07 AM EDT

A couple of weeks ago I noticed sap balls oozing out of one of my young peach trees, and they have slowly gotten higher on the tree. What is causing this, and how do I treat it? I have been treating all of my fruit trees with Neem Oil once every 7-14 days for several months but apparently that didn't prevent this.



Wake County North Carolina

Mystery plant #754736

Asked June 08, 2021, 10:04 AM EDT

Hello, I’d appreciate your help in identifying this plant that’s growing in my yard. Looks to me like a legume of some sort but I can’t narrow it down from there..



Montgomery County Maryland

Sick Hawthorne Tree #754729

Asked June 08, 2021, 9:38 AM EDT

Hello! I have a Hawthorne tree in my front yard of a neighborhood in Windsor. This spring, the leave started turning brown and have some type of sticky substance all over them. In addition, there are some white clumps on the branches (eggs of insects perhaps?). I have attached a picture. Can you please help diagnose what is wrong with it and what to do? My neighbor's Hawthorne is beautiful. Mine is sad!



Weld County Colorado

Museum pest insects #754727

Asked June 08, 2021, 9:35 AM EDT

What are these insects and do they pose a threat to museum objects? These were found in historic buildings at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. Thank you!



Appomattox County Virginia

Insect Identification #754717

Asked June 08, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT

Hello! We found this in our yard last night and nobody on Facebook seems to know what it is. Someone suggested I email it here for identification. Can you help me with this please? Just wondering what kind of insect came out of it. Thank you! Angela Sippel Minneota, MN<personal data hidden>



Lyon County Minnesota

Locust tree shedding #754708

Asked June 08, 2021, 8:20 AM EDT

My locust tree is shedding a massive amount of what I think are tiny flowers. It’s making an awful mess everyday and even gets in my hair when I’m outside. Can you tell me why and if it’s temporary? We’ve lived here 30 years, never had this happen. 



Erie County New York

Expanded Shale #754694

Asked June 07, 2021, 11:49 PM EDT

This is kinda urgent:). I’m in a new build area in Longmont. Soil is clay. Small backyard, hardscape and trees are in.No lawn with added concrete patio and crushed granite walkways. 5-7 foot borders around edges. 60x22’ is yard size. Was told by gardener to dig breakdown 6” of clay and add mix in 3” A1 BioComp compost. I looked into expanded shape today after talking to neighbor. He used 6cu ft snd 1 cu compost. I want to get the best soil I can as soon as I can:) for plants/flowers. I read 6 cubic ft shale and 3” compost for 6” deep clay soil. I want yo go to 8”deep. My area is around 800 cubic ft. Please advise. Took my master gardener class many years ago with Carol. Thank you, Debby Griff. Fyi they are starting to dig on Wed.

Boulder County Colorado

Something eating plants #754685

Asked June 07, 2021, 10:32 PM EDT

I bought a bunch of herbs and had on my patio to plant next day.. came home and all gone.. stalks appear cut at an angle.. then planted peppers and green beans and again plants destroyed.. peppers cut at angle and laying in raised bed.. what is destroying my plants?



Jefferson County Colorado

Curly leaves on my fruit trees #754683

Asked June 07, 2021, 10:21 PM EDT

Is there a spray that will fit on my hose to help with the leaf curl on my fruit trees to prevent bugs?

Deschutes County Oregon

Skinny, black flies are everywhere on my ceilings #754679

Asked June 07, 2021, 10:03 PM EDT

What are these black skinny bugs? They've been on my ceilings for two days now. What are they and are they coming in from outside or are they reproducing in the house? Thanks.



Williamson County Illinois

Turnip? #754669

Asked June 07, 2021, 9:06 PM EDT

I was not planning on planting turnips, but I think some seeds got mixed up. Is this a turnip or are there any other plants that might look like this? They grew quite well and deer didn’t eat them which was quite a surprise. I thought I was planting flowers, perhaps borage, but the labels wore off and I have no idea. Any help is appreciated.



Montgomery County Maryland

My grass just started turning yellow I’m not sure how to treat it #754662

Asked June 07, 2021, 8:41 PM EDT

My grass just started turning yellow it’s a mix of tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass I’m not sure how to treat it



Suffolk County New York