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Arborvitae #751271

Asked May 21, 2021, 11:25 AM EDT

Hello, Will you please clarify... scientifically, is an arborvitae a shrub or a tree? I have some globe-shaped arborvitaes that I think would be called shrubs. I wonder if my pyramidal arborvitaes that are tall and skinny are called trees? The foliage looks identical. Thank you. Jeff

Hennepin County Minnesota

boxwood substitute #751266

Asked May 21, 2021, 11:16 AM EDT

I'd like to plant a boxwood look-alike that's evergreen and has small leaves, will reach height of 3-5 feet tall in full sun at the base of my front porch. What do you recommend? Thanks

Baltimore County Maryland

Oak Wilt #751264

Asked May 21, 2021, 11:11 AM EDT

If an oak died from oak wilt almost a year ago can it be cut down? A landscape company told us it would prompt spread through the dead tree’s roots, acting as a funnel to other trees once the tree is cut down. The stump would also be removed by grinding. I’ve received conflicting opinions.

Clare County Michigan

Hawthorn Trees #751262

Asked May 21, 2021, 11:10 AM EDT

We have three Hawthorn trees in our backyard which need trimming. I contacted a tree service about this and they told me that they couldn't trim Hawthorns until January or February when they are dormant, because trimming them in the warm months would expose them to Fire Blight. Is this accurate? Thank you.  

Arapahoe County Colorado

transporting nucs #751259

Asked May 21, 2021, 11:01 AM EDT

I am getting 3 nuc boxes this weekend in vancouver and need to transport them to Sandy Oregon. Will it be safe for the bees to transport them in my roof pod? I do not have a truck and do not feel safe with them in my car. I have follow up questions if anyone is available to respond today, May 21, 2021. Thank you!!

Multnomah County Oregon

What kind of insect is this? #751254

Asked May 21, 2021, 10:49 AM EDT

What kind of insect is this? Should I kill it or leave it alone? It is 2.25 inches long. There are three of them on the house.



Kent County Michigan

Wilting Peonies #751236

Asked May 21, 2021, 9:41 AM EDT

Hello - I am not sure if this question is one that can be answered by this service or not. I planted 2 peonies last fall and they seemed to be doing well this spring up until about a week ago. A few stems seem to be wilting and one even fell off when I went to take a picture of it. The majority of the plant is doing well however and it has several buds on it. I included some images here, some of the leaves and one of the stem where it fell off from the plant. Some quick googling makes me think it could be verticillium wilt, however I am unsure of this. Can you help me identify what might be happening with these plants?



St. Clair County Michigan

White blob in garden #751226

Asked May 21, 2021, 8:40 AM EDT

Good morning, I am attaching photos of white blobs I am seeing in my garden this morning. The blobs a very bright white and look sort of like shaving cream, only much more firm. Can you help me identify this? Ellicott City



Howard County Maryland

Prairie Dog with unusual facial markings - is it healthy? #751213

Asked May 21, 2021, 7:14 AM EDT

One of the prairie dogs in the town near Dry Creek as it feeds into Horshoe Lake in Loveland has unusual, vivid facial markings (not sure of bilateral symmetry). The individual appears otherwise fine and social and part of the clan. Is this animal healthy?

(Apologies for the poor photo quality; this was taken at maximum zoom on my phone from about 15m away.)



Larimer County Colorado

Japanese Maple and Cicadas #751208

Asked May 21, 2021, 6:28 AM EDT

Hello, We have a well-established Japanese Maple that we planted about 6 or 7 years ago. It stands about 3-4 feet tall. Should I plan to cover our tree to protect it from cicadas, given its size? If so, what material do you recommend for this and when should we cover it? Thanks, Katie Madden

Washtenaw County Michigan

Curled new growth and some chlorosis on tomatoes #751206

Asked May 21, 2021, 1:37 AM EDT

Is this tobacco mosaic virus exhibiting on the new leaves of my tomato plants or something else? Could it be a nutritional deficiency? Treatment? They were planted with a handful of rock phosphate at the bottom of the hole and organic tomato fertilizer with beneficial microbes around the roots. I grew them from seed, and they had been flourishing. They were planted outside on May 3rd--due to the very mild weather then. They had been grown under lights and hardened off for a couple of weeks outside in dappled light, sheltered from cold. They are drip watered but we have had rain for the last three days. This is a new bed filled with organic garden soil (according to the landscaper). Some of the leaves have "dust" on them, which is actually pollen. Everything outside has been covered with a yellow layer. Any help appreciated!



Washington County Oregon

ID please #751204

Asked May 21, 2021, 12:46 AM EDT

Please help me iD this woody multi branching plant with the serrated leaves. Thx



Montgomery County Maryland

ID please #751203

Asked May 21, 2021, 12:42 AM EDT

Is this invasive privet? Thx



Montgomery County Maryland

Leaning Yellowwood Tree #751200

Asked May 20, 2021, 11:59 PM EDT

i live in Towson, Balto. County. I have a Yellowwood tree that is leaning over to a significant degree, like it's going to fall over. It otherwise seems healthy and now is covered with lovely white flowers. i'd appreciate any thoughts or recommendations, as the degree of leaning is concerning. I love the tree for several reasons, and would hate to lose it. Thank you. Kathryn Gatzke Towson Md

Baltimore County Maryland

Pruning flowering crab apple tree #751198

Asked May 20, 2021, 11:41 PM EDT

I live in Scandia and my flowering crab apple tree has just finished blooming. I would like to remove some lower branches for easier mowing. Is it too late in the season? Thank you.

Washington County Minnesota

Can I grow a young fruit tree in a raised bed? #751192

Asked May 20, 2021, 9:42 PM EDT

I have poor soil which is heavy clay, rocky and compacted. It's also filled with tree roots from a cottonwood tree next door. I recently ordered two young cherry trees (4' tall) and have read I can plant them in a raised bed. What kind of bed can I use, and what kind of soil or other amendments should I fill it with? Any other tips for growing cherries in a raised bed?

Oakland County Michigan

Black Ants #751188

Asked May 20, 2021, 8:56 PM EDT

Black ants with large "ant hills" are over taking my yard and garden. Are they harmful and how do I get rid of them? Thank you!

Hennepin County Minnesota

Leaf drop #751178

Asked May 20, 2021, 8:03 PM EDT

Hi! Today 5/21/2021 leaves fell off my neighbors tree. None had fallen yesterday. The leaves turned yellow, some are spotted. I have attached three photos. One of six leaves; one close up of a leaf; and the last showing the backside of a leaf. She does not know the name of the tree. It is about 40 feet tall on the side of her house in Bethesda Maryland. What is causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall? Could it be cicadas? What should she do to treat the problem or prevent further damage? Thank you.



Montgomery County Maryland

Begonia issue #751169

Asked May 20, 2021, 7:24 PM EDT

My beautiful mothers day gift suddenly has light brown spots on its leaves and some of the blossoms are turning heroin in the edges as well.



Goodhue County Minnesota

Plant Identification #751161

Asked May 20, 2021, 6:13 PM EDT

This plant showed up in my herb garden last year and came back this year. I need help identifying it. Is it a weed or an herb? Thanks for your help.



Jefferson County Colorado

Problem with junipers #751159

Asked May 20, 2021, 6:06 PM EDT

Last year our “Prince of Wales” junipers looked fine. This spring, they look like this. What is wrong with them and what should we do?



Meade County South Dakota

Weed identification and eradication #751156

Asked May 20, 2021, 5:51 PM EDT

I have a vine/weed growing in my lawn. Weed B Gone doesn't seem to touch it. Do you help identify weeds and offer advice on the eradication of the weed? Thank you.

Baker County Oregon

Austrain Pines Turning Brown #751154

Asked May 20, 2021, 5:32 PM EDT

The needles on about 8 of the Austrian pines in our windbreak are turning brown. It starts at the top of the tress and works its way down until the entire tree is brown. It takes about a month . I thought this could be caused by our very dry winter so I've been thoroughly watering the windbreak about once a week starting in mid April. This hasn't helped. In fact, a few new trees are starting to turn brown at the top. The second row of our windbreak is Ponderosa pines. They are doing great. What are the possible causes of this and what can I do? The pictures show the various phases of brown. I live in rural Larimer county near Fort Collins and 4 miles east of I-25 and Anheuser-Busch. It's dry and windy here. The pictures show the trees in various stages. May 2021



Larimer County Colorado

Boomerang lilac bush #751146

Asked May 20, 2021, 5:07 PM EDT

My boomerang got the buds but now the buds are mostly turning brown and not blooming. What am I doing wrong. I could just cry thank you for any advice. Linda

Licking County Ohio

Lilac not thriving #751145

Asked May 20, 2021, 5:04 PM EDT

This spring, my lilac is just barely leafing out or flowering as it always has done. We've been having freezing days in late spring and early fall - that's the only reason I can think of. I'm not sure what to do at this point. Wait and see if it recovers on it's own? Prune it (how?). Cut it back to 6 - 12 inches? Replace it? Thanks for any suggestions.



Boulder County Colorado