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Maple tree #754118

Asked June 05, 2021, 11:15 AM EDT

This tree is on its third summer in our yard and the split showed up this week. What can I do to help it survive.



Kent County Michigan

what plant is this? #754116

Asked June 05, 2021, 11:08 AM EDT

I have several of these popping up in my fern bed this year. It has come up through garden fabric and rocks. Do you know what this plant is? These photos were taken May 28, 2021



Hennepin County Minnesota

White coating on Mountain Laurel shrub #754114

Asked June 05, 2021, 10:39 AM EDT

I just noticed this white powdery coating on the stems and branches of a 25 year old mountain laurel shrub. The same plant next to it has some coating but not nearly as much. Neither the top side or bottom of the leaves appear to have any. Is this powdery mildew? Must I get rid of the shrub? Will it impact the Virginia Sweetspire next to it?



Baltimore County Maryland

Pin oak leaf color. Tree was transplanted 2 years ago at at 8 inch caliber. #754111

Asked June 05, 2021, 10:19 AM EDT

Our tree leaves are still bright green. Some of the leaves have brown on the tips.



Knox County Ohio

Split bark and black leakage #754110

Asked June 05, 2021, 10:13 AM EDT

Our Maple tree is several years old and the for the past 2 years the bark on the trunk has been splitting and this year we noticed black leakage. Also, we noticed the leaves started turning red like it was fall.

We cut back the split lose bark about an inch but the leakage and leaf turning is new. We’re afraid it could be diseased. We also noticed some ant activity up and down the trunk.

Is there anything we can do to save our tree. Pics are included.

Thank you

Will Yost



Mecklenburg County North Carolina

Gypsy moth Infestation in woods we live in #754108

Asked June 05, 2021, 9:41 AM EDT

I live in a 10 acres woods and the entire woods jist become infestwd with what appears to be qypsy moths. In on weeks they have eaten so much foliage that we it actually looks like fall through our tree versus the beginning of summer.  Looking for help to save our little woods. Please call 810.824.0246

St. Clair County Michigan

Pink blobs on the leaves of my grapevine #754102

Asked June 05, 2021, 9:08 AM EDT

Greetings from Chelsea MI

I have an old grapevine that produces well every season.

This season I see what looks like small, pink egg sacs on some leaves, and a few larger, elongated pink blobs on the tips of the vine/leaf ends. I've never seen this prior, and can't find reference to this anywhere!

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Kathy



Washtenaw County Michigan

Strawberry leaves curling down (hydroponics) #754099

Asked June 05, 2021, 8:53 AM EDT

I've found that of the strawberry plants I've been able to keep alive, the leaves are curling downwards. I'm not exactly sure if it's a nutrient deficiency or even a question of getting enough light, but I'd love to have healthier strawberry plants in general



St. Louis County Minnesota

Purple coneflower with malformed new leaves #754092

Asked June 05, 2021, 12:44 AM EDT

Hello, my Echinacea plants are just starting to come up and there wasn’t a problem with the new growth initially. However, subsequent leaf growth has been abnormal. The leaves are clumped together, small, malformed, and there are a few small brown spots on the leaves. The photos are from two different plants. I don’t see any aphids or other insects. Thank you for your help.



Hennepin County Minnesota

What are these flying insects? #754091

Asked June 05, 2021, 12:38 AM EDT

I have these insects with wings on my ceiling, walls around lights. They fly a little and land, sometimes they crawl across the floor and beds. I have found over 50 near all the lights on the ceiling. Don’t know if gnats, flying ants or flying termites. Please help identify and offer solution how to get rid of them 



Cook County Illinois

Please identify #754087

Asked June 04, 2021, 10:47 PM EDT

Can you tell me the name of this tree?



Prince George's County Maryland

how would bears react to moose repellant plant spray. #754085

Asked June 04, 2021, 10:32 PM EDT

There are sprays to discourage moose from chowing down on your foliage- in my case two new pear trees. I was looking at Plantskydd which is supposed to deter moose and deer and things by being made of porcine and bovine blood mixed with vegetable oil and suchlike. We did get a bear in our neighborhood last year for the first time ever. Is it possible that spraying something like this would attract bears? What would I want to keep in mind? Not that I expect any more bears unless we have another pandemic but just in case.

Anchorage County Alaska

Insect egg identification #754075

Asked June 04, 2021, 9:05 PM EDT

Hello. Attached, please find a photo of insect eggs. Would you be able to identify the type of insect, and any potential remedies to avoid an infestation? Thank you.



Loudoun County Virginia

Looking for pesticide classes #754069

Asked June 04, 2021, 8:30 PM EDT

I was wondering do you have any pesticide classes coming up soon ??? I wanna get the category 7A pesticide license

Wayne County Michigan

What is this plant? #754066

Asked June 04, 2021, 7:45 PM EDT

My landlord doesn't know what kind of plant this is. I'd like to know what it is and if the berries are safe to eat.



Caroline County Maryland

Removing metal cage on tree and boer #754061

Asked June 04, 2021, 7:18 PM EDT

Have 4 inch caliper trees . Removed the string & cord. However, did not remove the metal cage around the ball of tree. The tree company Sanders Nursery in BA said it wasn't necessary. Read Colo State supplement and they said yes. Remove bottom, put layer of dirt on bottom of hole, cut wire bottom, and can still handle on sides until situated correctly, themn remove the steel sides. These balls take 4 strong men to handle & drop and turn. My 2nd question. what should I use for Boer control? These are all 4" 1. Nuttal oak 2. Bur Oak 3. Chinese Pistache 4. Tupelo Black Gum 5. Black Gum (Wildfire). Do I pour around the base, paint the bark, what chemicals? is it a two or three part process? They were planted ten days ago.

Tulsa County Oklahoma

Sick Rhododendron #754057

Asked June 04, 2021, 7:03 PM EDT

Hello! The house we bought in Salem last summer has a group of 3 large rhodies planted in the middle of the back yard. They have grown together so that it looks like one huge plant, 12 feet tall, mushroom shaped. Somebody probably sheared it every year. It bloomed beautifully this Spring. But I want to reduce its size. I am a pretty experienced rhododendron pruner, and began tackling this big job this week. I found that 85% of the leaves and flowers are at the tips of the branches, and there are tons of totally dead branches inside. I did notice some pale leaves, and did a little on-line research. This may be interveinal chlorosis, so I bought a soil ph test kit, but haven't used it yet. Today I noticed an additional problem. On the underside of the sickliest looking leaves, there are hundreds of tiny black dots that rub off easily. There are also patches of powdery rust color that rubs off easily. And there are some tiny winged insects that move very slowly when touched. Some are brown, some black, have clear wings. Could this be some sort of mites and the black dots are excrement? One side of the bush seems more affected than the other. I cannot find info on the internet about an infestation or disease like this on rhododendrons. Can you help me learn what is causing these symptoms and how to treat it? Thank you.

Marion County Oregon

Fendler's Buckbrush (Ceanothus fendleri) on the Front Range #754050

Asked June 04, 2021, 6:18 PM EDT

Hello, I live in Littleton, Colorado, on a hill overlooking the Platte River. I am re-wilding the landscape in my front yard. As part of the process, I'm planning ahead for a dryer and hotter climate here. I'm curious about Ceanothus fendleri. My goal is to get my landscape to the point where I have to provide very very little or no irrigation. Here are my questions: 1) Is it true this plant works well with Pinus Edulis? 2) Is Ceanothus fendleri invasive to my part of the world? 3) How heat and cold tolerant is Ceanothus fendleri? I appreciate any other information you have about cultivating Fendler's Buckbrush.

Arapahoe County Colorado

What is this? #754048

Asked June 04, 2021, 5:52 PM EDT

I found clusters of these on my flowering pear tree trunk. Are these destructive insects? If so, how can I get rid of them?



Washington County Maryland

Oak Borer #754043

Asked June 04, 2021, 5:26 PM EDT

A neighbor has an oak which appears to have borers.  Though it is called a Red Oak, from the picture of the trunk and leaf I do believe it's a Quercus alba?

A closeup picture of a leaf seems to have Tubakia leaf spot, which if it is, does not require treatment.

The tree is showing signs of branch dieback.  It also has small holes on the trunk.  There is no visible sap exuding nor frass visible.

If it is borers what would be suggested to eliminate them to save the tree? If it is not borers, what could be the problem and how is it to be resolved?

Several pictures have been attached.  Thank you for guidance and stay safe!

Note: only three pictures were allowed for download.  Will send more if I can



Smith County Texas

What is this plant? #754038

Asked June 04, 2021, 4:44 PM EDT

I have noticed last spring and this spring the plant in the photo attached. It is less than 2 feet tall and grows like an asparagus and then sends out hair like projections. It is in and around Brookings. If you can identify it I will be most grateful. Thank you.

Curry County Oregon

Eradicate purple weed #754029

Asked June 04, 2021, 4:02 PM EDT

How do we get rid of this weed taking over our yard? Tiny leaves with small purple flowers. Grows in a "bunch."

Deschutes County Oregon

Struggling Cucumber Plants #754026

Asked June 04, 2021, 3:49 PM EDT

Hi! I'm a first-time raised garden bed gardener and transplanted a few veggie plants that I bought from a local farm. Most are doing well, but my two cucumbers are looking sad. I covered them during the cold spell and am watering only when soil is dry. Any other tips? No visible insects, just wilty and dry/yellowing leaves. Photos for reference. Thank you! :)



Dakota County Minnesota

What's wrong with my oak tree #754019

Asked June 04, 2021, 2:59 PM EDT

I have an oak tree that is showing problems on its leaves and has issues on its bark. Maybe an insect? I am praying it isn't oak leaf as we have a stand of oaks in thia area



Genesee County Michigan

New Dexter Cattle owners #754018

Asked June 04, 2021, 2:53 PM EDT

Hey there. We recently purchased two dexters (a steer and a heifer) that weigh about 400 lbs (one year old). We have never owned cattle before, and am wondering how much acreage is required to run one dexter. We live in Marion county in the Macleay area, and the cattle pastures are mixed oak/fir/pine on a hillside. Each pasture will be approximately 2.5 acres, and we'll have 2 pastures for the cattle. Any assistance/advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

Marion County Oregon