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Land, grass & hay #750767

Asked May 18, 2021, 11:06 PM EDT

Hello,  My husband and I recently bought almost 10 acres of land (formerly cows were on it over a year ago) in Cynthiana and the grass is getting very tall.  We do not know a lot about cutting, hay baling, etc.  We wondered if there were any farmers who would like to come out and cut it and bale it and then take it to their cows for the winter, all for FREE!  They cut it and take it away.  Is there anyway to get a hold of someone to do this?  Also we would love the soil tested as well as some of the grass tested that has been weed whacked (and looks just like hay and smells great).  Eventually, maybe sometime next year, we want to fence off about 5 acres for a few horses. Thank you for any help you can assist us with.  Some pictures of the grass in the field.



Harrison County Kentucky

Help identify volunteers #750761

Asked May 18, 2021, 10:19 PM EDT

I have two new "wildflowers". Can you help me identify them? "April 1" is a tiny fern-like plant, growing through the rocks. "May 1" looks related to garlic mustard. Thanks, Pam



Hennepin County Minnesota

Weed Mitigation #750752

Asked May 18, 2021, 9:17 PM EDT

What to do to get rid of Virginia Creeper?

Boulder County Colorado

Brussel Sprout plants not thriving #750751

Asked May 18, 2021, 8:51 PM EDT

My brussel sprout plants aren't doing well. It looks like they are being chewed on near the bottom. They have been covered with a net since I planted them, so I am thinking this might be slug damage. Could you please look at my photos and see if you can determining what is happening? Are they "goners" or is there a way to save them?



Harford County Maryland

Soil Analysis Question #750750

Asked May 18, 2021, 8:44 PM EDT

Good evening, I recently had a soil analysis done through UVM (S21-01588) and the Aluminum came back at 118. I was wondering if this was low, medium, or high and if there is any concerns with this level. Also, I am planting a vegetable garden in this area with my kids and was wondering if having a vinyl fence around it is alright. My concern was having the plastic fence leach into the soil/plants. Thank you in advance. Kindly, Dave

Addison County Vermont

Average response time #750749

Asked May 18, 2021, 8:40 PM EDT

Friends, I sent a question in about two weeks ago about transplanting raspberries. Perhaps this is a busy time for questions, but can you tell me when I may expect an answer? Thank you!

Oakland County Michigan

Iceberg Sageleaf Willow Shurb #750746

Asked May 18, 2021, 8:16 PM EDT

Hi, Last month, I planted three iceberg safeleaf willows in my yard in full sun facing west. I put some root tone in the holes before planting and have done nothing else but water. Their leaves are turning yellow and I'm not sure why. Can you advise?



Hamilton County Ohio

Holly problem #750741

Asked May 18, 2021, 8:03 PM EDT

What is wrong with our holly tree? Leaves are dying and copper like



Calvert County Maryland

Health of Siberian Elms #750735

Asked May 18, 2021, 7:38 PM EDT

I have been infusing my elms for two years for leaf miner, flea weevil and anthracnose, but was late last year and haven't gotten the service to do it this year. I live in Birmingham. It looks to me as though it is too late for the elms this year. Do you think that I will be wasting my money? Do you have suggestions? Thank you, very much for your advice.



Oakland County Michigan

Crab apple dying -can it be saved? #750730

Asked May 18, 2021, 7:25 PM EDT

Howdy, this is the 4th year my crab apple tree has experienced lack of leaves and blooms on a broad area of the tree. I’m wondering what I can do to help the tree and if it can be saved. Thank you!!



Beltrami County Minnesota

Mixing turkeys and chickens #750728

Asked May 18, 2021, 7:21 PM EDT

We have new turkeys and also have established laying chickens. Wondering if blackhead is an issue here locally with chickens? Just wanting to make sure before we mix them in together!

Coos County Oregon

Crab Apple tree problem #750726

Asked May 18, 2021, 7:10 PM EDT

Can you tell me what this black goo is on the trunk of my crab apple tree? See the photo. The tree is in Sunriver in Deschutes county. Do I need to treat this in some way?



Deschutes County Oregon

Problem with the shape of Skyrocket Junipers #750725

Asked May 18, 2021, 7:03 PM EDT

I have a row of Skyrocket Junipers that are about five feet tall. They were planted three years ago. Instead of the branches being more compact and standing more upright, they are spreading away from the trunk or flopping outward. What could be causing this and should I use an arbor tie for a time to hold the branches more upright? Would that help them to grow more upright? There was some snow on the branches this winter ,but the problem did not seem to be this bad earlier in the spring. Thank you!

Scott County Minnesota

I need help identifying this insect #750719

Asked May 18, 2021, 6:29 PM EDT

Hello, I own a pest control company over on the Western Slope of Colorado and I had a customer send us the attached picture and needed help identifying. The insect itself was in Fruita, CO. She said that she has seen a few on her property and that you cant really feel it too much when they actually bite you, but she stated that the insect left a large, itchy welt on her leg. I have looked all over and I am having an issue identifying the species. She stated the insect does not fly, she has only seen a few of them, and that it is very small - close to the size of a mosquito. I was curious if anyone would be able to assist. Thank you so much for your help!



Mesa County Colorado

Plant ID #750717

Asked May 18, 2021, 6:19 PM EDT

Hello, Attached is a picture of the bark, the leaves, and the whole tree. Could you please identify it for me?



Baltimore County Maryland

Cicadas/Boulder area? #750714

Asked May 18, 2021, 6:13 PM EDT

Could cicadas be emerging from the soil and molting into their adult form now, May 18, 2021? A neighbor of mine in central Boulder posted some photos that appear to show the leftover exoskeleton and an adult cicada on her vegetable starts and I'm wondering if I might also see this happening in my nearby garden soon.

Boulder County Colorado

Suckers on oak out of control! #750712

Asked May 18, 2021, 5:51 PM EDT

Hi, Had a "tree expert"  notice the quotes ;) prune large dead branches from large oak tree. He recommended also
cutting off the "sucker" small branches on the sides going up tree; they were just some thin branches with leaves. After 2 years, the suckers have regrown backare HUGE and look like little bushes...maybe 30 of them. I'm afraid they are going to suck nutrients from the big tree. If they get cut again, I think they will just regrow with a vengeance.
1. Should I cut them again?
2. Just leave them alone?
3. Fertilize the base of the oak to add extra nutrients?
Please advise, and thank you for your time and help!




Chester County Pennsylvania

What is the correct t #750711

Asked May 18, 2021, 5:48 PM EDT

What is the correct name of a plant dug up accidentally in my garden—either Butterfly Weed or Bush—it had woody stems & I believe flowers took form of what are called rascemes. Thsnk you.

Trumbull County Ohio

Lawn Help #750709

Asked May 18, 2021, 5:36 PM EDT

Helllo, I recently moved into my new home 1 year ago. Last spring when I moved in I had a luscious green lawn. No weeds or dead grass in site. Over the summer of 2020 my lawn took a huge hit with the drought and I had a grub issue that took a toll on more than half of my yard. Come early fall of 2020 my association sprayed for grubs. Also in fall of 2020 because the ground was so hard I had a core aeration along with an over seed done on my lawn. Fast forward to spring of 2021 I got a soil test done to my lawn to see how it is doing and I have attached photos of what my lawn currently looks like. It is exponentially better now than it was last summer but as you can see in the photos there are still bare spots and patches of shorter and longer grass. I'm wondering what I should be doing to fill in these spots or what else I should be putting on my lawn to help it thrive and grow like it was before. I should also note that I recently wrote to my HOA and they gave me the following schedule of lawn maintenance they are planning to do this season: 1st Application – April – Fertilization, Crabgrass Pre-emergent & Weed Control 2nd Application – May – Fertilization & Weed Control 3rd Application –June – Fertilization, Weed Control & Post-Emergent Crabgrass control if needed Grub Control – June – Preventative Grub Control 4th Application – August – Fertilization, Weed Control & Post-emergent Crabgrass Control if needed 5th Application –Sept – Fertilization & Weed Control My questions are: 1) Will these bare spots and shorter grass end up filling themselves eventually or is there something I should be doing? 2) I have a 6 zone irrigation system. How much should I be watering weekly?



Macomb County Michigan

Moose and plants #750693

Asked May 18, 2021, 4:17 PM EDT

Is there a list that may provide what moose generally do not like to eat? I am planning a garden where moose can get to it and I want to plant shrubs/perennials that hopefully they will leave alone, if that's possible. Thank you.

Anchorage County Alaska

soil test #750686

Asked May 18, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT

How do I go about getting a soil test for my upcoming garden? I am halfway between Springfield and Brattleboro.

Windham County Vermont

Blue Spruce losing needles #750685

Asked May 18, 2021, 3:59 PM EDT

I have a blue spruce approximately 17 years old, perhaps 15 to 20 feet in height. It is increasingly showing needle discoloration(brown and purple) and significant needle loss. I submitted a question w/ pictures last fall about this tree and was told most likely it just needed more watering. With all due respect to the prior responder, I am even more convinced there is either a root issue or fungal disease. My layman's internet search tells me the tree may have rhizosphaera needle cast. Is there a way I can submit a sample to the extension office or better yet have some one come to the N. Loveland property? The tree is watered regularly via the backyard irrigation sprinklers; it does have rocks as a landscape feature with a diameter the same as the canopy; it did produce an abundance of cones this spring; has no obvious fungal growth on the needles. Large amounts of green and brown needles have fallen to the ground. One other piece of information: After the large snowstorm this past spring, the tree developed a significant lean after carrying a large load of snow on it's one side (east side). I have attached pictures to assist in your response. Thanks so much for your time.



Larimer County Colorado

Tree Identification #750684

Asked May 18, 2021, 3:57 PM EDT

Hello - I was hoping I could get some assistance in identifying this tree. There are a number of them planted in the sidewalk strip by the Edgewater at the Cove apartments in Oregon City. I would like to like to plant some of these in my sidewalk strip to replace those that were lost in the ice storm this year. I assume they are on the list of approved street trees as they were very recently planted there. Can you help me identify this tree? Thank you!



Clackamas County Oregon

Holes in Garden #750679

Asked May 18, 2021, 3:32 PM EDT

At night something is digging holes in our garden areas. There are numerous holes dug every night - mainly in areas that are covered with about 2 inches of Douglas Fir bark dust. The holes are about 7 inches deep. They are 2 inches wide for about an inch at the bottom. The diameter at the top of each hole is 6-7 inches. The dirt from the hole is spread to one side - like when a dog digs a hole. We would like to discourage all this digging. Do you have any idea what type of animal is doing this?



Marion County Oregon

Ground Bees ? #750678

Asked May 18, 2021, 3:31 PM EDT

We have hundreds of small bees flying around a very small flower garden. They are primarily low to the ground (within 10 inches) circling around the low foliage. They are only out when the sun hits the garden, and appear to c0ome from holes in the garden. The garden is close to the house, but no one has been stung. Although they are extremely active, they don't appear to be pollinating. There are very few blossoms in the garden right now, just the green. They are within 3 feet of the ground level of the front porch. We have been getting along amicably, but we just wondered what to do. (The dog walks within inches of the garden on a daily basis.) Is this a problem for anyone? Any suggestions?



Frederick County Maryland