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roses in the mountains #751801

Asked May 24, 2021, 1:26 PM EDT

I have a floribunda rose bush outside my apartment in Granby, CO that was planted before I came (3 years ago) and has bloomed every year so far. This year I do not see signs of life. I think it is still alive because the stems are red. I have been watering it with my other perennials. I pruned it lightly a couple weeks ago. Shouldn't it be getting some leaf buds by now?

Grand County Colorado

Mystery egg case on mimosa trunk #751798

Asked May 24, 2021, 1:20 PM EDT

I recently bought a mimosa tree at a nursery. When I got it home I noticed a small, hard shell on the trunk. It was shiny and dark purple-brown. It was maybe 7 millimeters long by 4 millimeters wide. I'm sorry to say I scraped it off before I did my research, assuming it was a pest. The shell was filled with tiny whitish yellow eggs - they looked like fine Kraft Parmesan cheese dust. By any chance do you know what bug this came from? The picture's not very good but it shows the case on the trunk.



Kalamazoo County Michigan

what is this plant #751793

Asked May 24, 2021, 1:14 PM EDT

This plant survived last winter and growing in a pot this year. So far no flowers. Can you please recognize it. Thanks



Howard County Maryland

Holes in backyard #751789

Asked May 24, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT

We have about 10 of these perfect rounds holes in our backyard. I don’t see any above ground tunnels or disturbed dirt by the holes? Any ideas or suggestions to treat is greatly appreciated! Thanks!



Virginia Beach County Virginia

Bumblebees #751787

Asked May 24, 2021, 12:57 PM EDT

Bumblebees have started nesting in the ground in my yard. Can someone remove them? I have a dog that keeps messing with them and am afraid she will anger them.

Curry County Oregon

Ground bee mounds in my garden #751785

Asked May 24, 2021, 12:51 PM EDT

All of a sudden my newly planted vegetable garden is showing mounds of bees coming up from the ground. We live in Oregon, Oh a suburb of Toledo. Our soil is very rich & sandy. Will we have a problem growing our vegetables ?

Lucas County Ohio

Holly Bush Help! #751778

Asked May 24, 2021, 12:42 PM EDT

Yesterday I trimmed back my Holly Bush for the first time this season. All the new growth looked healthy, but I found several patches of blackened leaves underneath. Does it have a disease, and if so, is it treatable? I am in Baltimore County. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!



Baltimore County Maryland

Winter Kill or Poison #751777

Asked May 24, 2021, 12:36 PM EDT

I planted ornamental grasses and micro clover last summer (late June 2020). The Grasses did well and grew to about 18" tall. The clover took about 6-8 weeks to cover about 80 percent of the back yard. This spring nearly all of the clover was dead. Also, the grasses early this spring were yellow and showed no growth or greening. The grasses are now showing a little green growth. What has caused this level of regression in growth? Is it winter kill or possible a herbicide? I have attached three photos. One shows the yard ready for the clover seeding, the next one after the seeding and the clover has grown and the last one is the back yard this spring (2021).



Jefferson County Colorado

soil temp for planting basil #751768

Asked May 24, 2021, 12:23 PM EDT

Is it too risky to plant basil plants that have been hardened off without checking soil temp this month? I am in 80304 zip code

Boulder County Colorado

black dots on fruit tree leaves #751759

Asked May 24, 2021, 12:03 PM EDT

What are the black dots the have started to appear on the leaves of our new mini-orchard trees?

Washtenaw County Michigan

Large Grass Patch in the Backyard does not grow green #751757

Asked May 24, 2021, 11:55 AM EDT

In our Backyard an area of about 40'X20' does not want to become green or have dense grass. We have sprinkers, no shade, 6 years old lawn. We have put topsoil a few times, re-seeded the area but the area becomes brown and dry quickly. There is brown fungus which swells with rain. There is a very slight slope. The brown area is becoming bigger each year. The fertilizer company applies 4 applications each year. The lot is near a gravel pit tuned into a lake. We had top soil and sprayed seeds in the begining by a company. Rest ofthe lawn in the back and front is fine, except we have crab grass at multiple places, which is another problem. Also, do not know what to do about the crabgrass in the back yard. We are in Brighton Township - 10165 Rosemarie Run, Brighton, MI 48114



Livingston County Michigan

Blueberry Bushes - Lack of foliage #751751

Asked May 24, 2021, 11:44 AM EDT

I moved to NE Ohio 10 years ago and discovered I had numerous Blueberry bushes in my back yard that were overgrown. I cleaned the yard up and ended up with 35 or so bushes. They were old and tall so I cut many down to a reasonable size. They have produced well for the last 7 years and I put up nets every year and use acidifier in the spring. I also prune 30% or so of the wood in early spring. This year none of the bushes are as full as they have been. They have about half the foliage and many branches with no leaves or flowers(berries). I've done nothing different but they are all in this condition. Are other people experiencing this issue. Was the April/May snow storm and cold the likely culprit or something else. Thanks

Cuyahoga County Ohio

Tomato plant problems #751732

Asked May 24, 2021, 10:56 AM EDT

Please see photos included. I’ve started my plants by seed for the second year. Last year was successful. This year I have a lot dying. It looks like the stem at ground level is brownish. When I dig them up after they died, the stem problem looks like it’s just at ground level. The stem further down in soil looks ok and so does the upper portion.



Anne Arundel County Maryland

Soil test revealed serious problems #751729

Asked May 24, 2021, 10:50 AM EDT

Hi there -- I received the results of a soil test done by UVM extension and would like help understanding them and mostly advice on how to proceed. This is for a raised bed vegetable garden. Do I need to remove the soil and replace it with better soil (since phosphorus does not leach out? Or are there amendments I can apply to remediate? I will attach the test results. Any and all help is appreciated!



Washington County Vermont

Best flowering/pollinating bushes for my situation #751725

Asked May 24, 2021, 10:41 AM EDT

I live out in the country and have dedicated a large portion of the property to wild flowers for the pollinators. Closer to my home is a bit of lawn and next to the house, a pollinating garden with native species to Maryland. I would like to add two pollinating/flowering bushes to the back of my home. It is quite open so receives a lot of sunlight, and the soil is clay like in texture. What flowering/pollinating/native/perennial bush would you recommend? Thanks, Kate

Carroll County Maryland

ground covers safe for perennial beds #751714

Asked May 24, 2021, 9:53 AM EDT

Good Morning! My new property has a beautiful bank of perennials: a dozen varieties of lilies, including lily of the valley; several colors of irises, lupines, and bee balm; as well as ferns and black-eyed Susans. Quack grass and vetch have invaded parts of the garden. I am pulling them and mulching with cedar mulch. I seek advice on potential ground covers that would reduce the need for annual mulching, yet are not so aggressive that they would jeopardize the lovely flowers already established. Thank you for whatever help you can provide me.



Caledonia County Vermont

Native plants #751713

Asked May 24, 2021, 9:49 AM EDT

I want more native and pollinator plants and trees in my yard...typical lot size in a settled neighborhood. Where can I access a list of these plants and also invasive species for my area...Dayton. Also I realize ornamental pear trees are very invasive in our area and wondering what is being done to address this problem? Thank you! Sharon Greene

Montgomery County Ohio

Bloodroot Maple looks dead #751706

Asked May 24, 2021, 9:23 AM EDT

Was alive and beautiful last year now completely bare and looks dead it is 20 yrs old

Grant County Oregon

Ants killing trees #751705

Asked May 24, 2021, 9:22 AM EDT

A client called the Bay County MSUE office and she lives on 11 Mile Rd. near Salzburg and she said the ants are killing her trees and would like to know what to do to stop this from happening.

Bay County Michigan

Organic No-Phos Fertilizer Options? #751703

Asked May 24, 2021, 9:11 AM EDT

Hi, Given the issue of a high phosphorous level in my soil and a desire to comply wiht Vermont's phosphorus fertilizer law, I'd like some cost friendly options for adding N & K to my soil at the recommended rate of 3 pounds per 1000 sq ft. without adding any P. The only organic products I've found that are suitable are NCO No-Phos 6-0-6 and Alfalfa meal at 3-0.5-2.5. The issue is that these are quite expensive with the NCO at $50 per 50 pound bag and Alfalfa Meal at $24 per 50 pound bag working out to a total product cost of over $650 to treat my lawn with either product in accordance with the soils lab report. Your assistance is greatly appreciated! Tim

Windsor County Vermont

Strawberries not setting fruit #751701

Asked May 24, 2021, 9:05 AM EDT

We planted Ogallala strawberries last spring in a raised bed. They grew very well and had many runners, most of which I cut off. Only 3-4 berries last year, which didn't surprise me. The plants look great this spring and have been blooming profusely for about 10 days but don't appear to be setting any fruit. The centers of the blossoms turn black a few days after they have opened. Do I just need to be more patient or is something else going on? Pollination? If a picture would be helpful I could send one. Thank You.

Wright County Minnesota

Clematis question #751699

Asked May 24, 2021, 8:56 AM EDT

I have the popular Jack “something” clematis. It’s in its 3rd year in our garden, getting bigger and hardier leaves this year. For the past 2 seasons however, after the spring leaves form and their beautiful flowers open the plant starts to go south. I don’t know if it’s the many pincher bugs we’ve had the past two years, but by the time this vine should be showy, all the flowers look like lace. I used to see those awful pincher bugs fall out of the wooden stakes that hold the vine up the wall. We had an organic bug service this past year that I’m hoping helped the situation this spring and summer, we will see. My question is, this clematis looks so beautiful and lush this year, and I want those purple flowers to be the same, what can I do now to set the stage for big flowers that don’t have holes al over them in 3 weeks? Is there anything I can put at the base of the plant? I’ll do anything for showy clematis flowers all season long, as they are my favorite. Thank you so much in advance!!!

Denver County Colorado

Tree recommendation #751697

Asked May 24, 2021, 8:52 AM EDT

I live in Ocean Pines Maryland. I would like to plant a few trees for privacy along a fence row. I would like recommendations for fast growing trees that like wet sandy soil. Thank you

Worcester County Maryland

Japanese knotweed #751684

Asked May 24, 2021, 7:24 AM EDT

i'm battling this obnoxious weed right next to my house!! this year's attempt, i'm snapping off the sprouts, pouring rock salt & vinegar in roots & on snapped plant openings, then covering with black plastic. it appears to be growing under the plastic. i'm stomping on the humps in the plastic to snap the shoots again. i'm trying to avoid toxic chemicals as they would drain into my basement. any other helpful suggestions? i'm 72 & running out of years to fight this battle. thanks.

Bennington County Vermont

Pesticides and weeds #751683

Asked May 24, 2021, 7:08 AM EDT

Hello there,

I'm looking for an organic alternative to True Green. I like the look of lush green lawns but my health won't tolerate the harsh chemicals. 

I'm not asking for a company recommendation, but just want to know if it's possible to get rid of weeds without the chemic

Prince George's County Maryland