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Is this mosaic? #751370

Asked May 21, 2021, 6:08 PM EDT

I purchased 12 Manzano Tomato and 12 Italian Roaster Pepper bedding pants locally. They have been in 7days. Is this mosaic? Should I pull tthe plants?



Wayne County Michigan

My bees are gone #751367

Asked May 21, 2021, 5:33 PM EDT

Megan, We installed our first NUC on 4/25/2021, By May 8 the hive was looking weak but still had bees and I believe new eggs, larva, capped brood, etc. By May 13 most of bees were gone except a few dead in the bottom. Any ideas?



Ingham County Michigan

Soil Test #751361

Asked May 21, 2021, 5:06 PM EDT

Can you please advise me on getting a soil test for my lawn? I want to determine the ph of the soil. Please email me at <personal data hidden> or text me at<personal data hidden>.

Thank you kindly!

Clark County Washington

peach leave blight #751359

Asked May 21, 2021, 5:02 PM EDT

My peach tree has peaches on it but the some leaves, especially lower ones have reddish orange blisters. I like to be as organic as possible but did use a spray a few times in early spring. What should I do. Live in Southwest Michgan



Barry County Michigan

Large old fruit tree that has huge massive area of suckers. #751354

Asked May 21, 2021, 4:49 PM EDT

I’d like to know how to remove these unsightly suckers that are at the base of the large old fruit tree beside our house. They have been growing there for years and are now a huge mess all around the base.



Denver County Colorado

Identification #751352

Asked May 21, 2021, 4:46 PM EDT

Noted to find out what these are



Fairfax County Virginia

Thornless Blackberry Fungus? #751351

Asked May 21, 2021, 4:45 PM EDT

These plants are ~40’ away from the sick raspberries. These leaves start with orange along the edges. It eventually covers most/all of the leaf, appearing to me like individual colonies of a fungus. My neighbor’s garden is heavily infected, mine is just starting to be.



Howard County Maryland

Thornless Raspberries Dying #751348

Asked May 21, 2021, 4:23 PM EDT

My raspberries have set fruit, but the leaves on a number of plants are turning yellow—they have brown (or reddish) spots. Then the leaves dry up, fall off, and the plant dies. Some strawberries in the next bed are starting to have the spots.



Howard County Maryland

Arborist needed #751343

Asked May 21, 2021, 4:07 PM EDT

We have a large maple tree showing signs of infestation and wood pecker damage. Do you have someone who could assess and advise next steps for this tree?



Gladwin County Michigan

Gardening - Clematis has disease or bugs are eating them #751341

Asked May 21, 2021, 4:03 PM EDT

Can you look at our clematis leaves and let us know if they have a disease or are insects eating them? What can we do? Many thanks!!! Joe K



Oakland County Michigan

fencers will trample narrow garden #751340

Asked May 21, 2021, 3:54 PM EDT

I have a garden on one edge of my property, 22 feet long and 2 feet deep. Fencers will have to step on this slim wildflower garden. The plant life is about 18-inches high and quite dense already. I'm trying to protect it. Should I cut it down to half height to save it or will it be stronger if I leave it alone and hope for the best? The fencers are coming Tuesday, 5/25/21. I need an answer soon to prep the area, if that's best. Thank you. Eugénie de Rosier St. Paul, MN

Ramsey County Minnesota

Brown Spots in Lawn #751337

Asked May 21, 2021, 3:44 PM EDT

Good Afternoon:

I was hoping you could tell me what's causing brown spots to develop in my lawn under trees. They look to be areas of dead thatch but they were green and growing last year. A representative picture is attached. 

Thanks!



Livingston County Michigan

sprouters invading landscape rock #751335

Asked May 21, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT

A somewhat shaded "alley" of landscape rock perhaps 7-8' in width runs along my property for ~40'. It is flanked by my house on one side and a fence on the other. My neighbor's property and the suspected culprit tree is on the other side of the fence. When I pull up a shoot, its roots travel back toward the fence, they are not black, and they are extremely difficult to pull unless only 3-5 inches tall. My problems: 1. I don't know the identity of this nuisance plant. 2. I'm wondering how to safely eradicate it. Young children occasionally play or pass through the area and there is a screen porch alongside at one point so I want to be thoughtful regarding herbicides. 3. I would like to stop new shoots from developing. 4. I have digital photos of the tree I suspect and a branch and the alleyway under attack, but (my apologies) I was not able to attach them using the file upload option offered. If I could send an ordinary email to you with this information above and the photos attached, I'd be glad to do so, but I need the email address of course. Any assistance you might provide would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Bryce

Hennepin County Minnesota

Can you Please Identify These Plants, 1 of 3 Emails! #751328

Asked May 21, 2021, 3:17 PM EDT

THANK YOU, in advance. Can you identify these? First one; in our lawn at Garrison cabin; some kind of mushroom? Second one; a shrubby thing Third one; a kind of nasty tall plant with sticky and prickly leaves and stems. Thank you, and more to come, I'm afraid -carl



Hennepin County Minnesota

Ficaria verna #751327

Asked May 21, 2021, 3:17 PM EDT

I know now isn’t the time of year but how do I get rid of Ficaria verna?

Marion County Oregon

How to Water Spruce Trees #751325

Asked May 21, 2021, 3:14 PM EDT

I'm confused on how to water my very mature spruce trees in Anchorage that are in or abut my lawn. Besides having them sprayed, I'm doing my best to keep them from being attacked by the spruce bark beetle, as well as keep them healthy. 1. Does watering my lawn every week provide enough water for the trees? 2. If not, do I put a soaker hose only under the drip line (end of widest branches which are over my lawn)? 3. Or do I coil it around the tree from the trunk out? 4. How deep should I water? 5. How often should I water the trees, assuming no or minimal rain?

Anchorage County Alaska

laureal problems #751314

Asked May 21, 2021, 2:32 PM EDT

Hi - our recently planted laurel hedging looks to be in trouble, any ideas what is causing this and what we can do to save them and encourage good growth? Thanks



Hampshire County Massachusetts

Fertilizer -- What & When #751313

Asked May 21, 2021, 2:27 PM EDT

Hello, My wife and I are growing vegetables in a community garden. We tested the soil and it was very low in N and K & high in P. We added blood meal to all of the 4x8 bed areas with kale & broccoli, however I'm wondering if we added enough b/c some of the lower kale leaves and some of the small broccoli leaves seem to be fading or turning a little yellow. Also, I think the broccoli should be thriving a little more. I believe this is still a nitrogen deficiency, however, to add fertilizer I do not know exactly which NPK ratio to use. I'm considering adding something like feather meal or alfalfa meal. I'd consider soymeal but I'm concerned about it being GMO. I'm trying to avoid things like Miracle Gro although I do have many types of "organic fertilizer" from Espoma. Any suggestions you can provide on NPK approach and also other micronutrients to green up the vegetables and help repel pests would be much appreciated. Regards, Michael Hammond



Howard County Maryland

Is it too late to plant grass seed in lawn? #751312

Asked May 21, 2021, 2:22 PM EDT

Hi, I live in Little Canada. At least half of my yard is dead. Is it too late into the season to plant grass seed? I had planned to rent a slit seeder machine to do this, but I am worried it is too late for grass to grow. If that is the case, I will have sod laid down. Of course, I would rather seed if still possible. What do you recommend? Thank you

Ramsey County Minnesota

ants farming aphids on my tulip poplar trees #751310

Asked May 21, 2021, 2:19 PM EDT

Hi. I was hoping for advice on how to control the ants that are all over my tulip poplar trees. The trees are very tall - at least 80 feet high. There are very large ant colonies near the trunks of the trees, with ants going up and down the tree all day. I'm worried that they will damage my trees. I would appreciate any advice you could give me. Thanks Amy Nugent Hastings MI

Barry County Michigan

Managing 26 acres as naturally as possible #751308

Asked May 21, 2021, 2:11 PM EDT

Hi, Working on building resources for 26 acres of hay and pasture in SE Albany, (closer to Lebanon). Looking for resources for what soil testing company's to use; what natural/organic fertilizers are available. Not looking to go certified organic. How to get 12 acres of previously commercial farmed grass seed field back to manageable natural farmed; it went all to thistle the first year after not commercially spraying it; how to bring it back without heavy chemicals? Also interested in Barley seeds; needed for feeding fodder; where to buy, or what could be grown here in the valley? Thanks for any help, Roger

Linn County Oregon

Hemlock Wooly Adelgid #751305

Asked May 21, 2021, 2:04 PM EDT

This was a phone call that came in. Client has no computer or email. She thinks she has Hemlock Wooly Adelgid. How can she find out for sure and treat it?

Windham County Vermont

Leaves on pinleaf oak after ice damage #751298

Asked May 21, 2021, 1:37 PM EDT

At least 2 major limbs broke off our pinleaf oak due to the ice storm. We had a tree service come and “prune” what they felt was needed to keep it & us safe. I’ve noticed that ALL of the leaves and the branches they are hanging from droop. The whole tree looks droopy instead of reaching up like before. Is this normal after what it has been through?



Marion County Oregon

Is a dwarf crape myrtle 2' tall on a second floor balcony at risk from cicadas? #751295

Asked May 21, 2021, 1:07 PM EDT

Do I need to worry about cicadas coming up to my second floor balcony and damaging my little dwarf crape myrtle shrub? I was thinking of putting a laundry bag over it made of mesh with 1/4" diameter holes.



Baltimore City County Maryland

Onion maggots in garlic crop #751276

Asked May 21, 2021, 11:43 AM EDT

I believe we have onion maggots in our garlic crop. Is there anything we can do to get rid of them? See photos below. The larvae in the photo below was found in the garlic heads. Thank you.



Lane County Oregon