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All our plants look sick #753129

Asked May 31, 2021, 7:08 PM EDT

Our plants were looking healthy until this Memorial Day weekend. Now everything looks pale & sickly: tomato seedlings, peas, squash & radish leaves, potato plants. We've noticed it since the temperature dropped overnight, but it's worst today. It appears to be all the plants, no matter if they're in ground or in pots, new transplants or perennials, different potting materials, and whether they were covered for the frost advisory or uncovered. We've grown healthy plants in this garden for the last few years. This is the first time we've experienced this. Is it the weather? Disease?



Saginaw County Michigan

Blueberry bush problem #753128

Asked May 31, 2021, 7:07 PM EDT

I have 4 old (60 years +) blueberry bushes that I thing out regularly and produce great berries. One of them develops a large number of green berries, but they drop off before they ripen. It looks otherwise healthy. Do you know why, and what I might do about it? Thank you. Lucian Leape, Newfane

Windham County Vermont

Lilacs died over the year and dead patches of grass? #753124

Asked May 31, 2021, 6:49 PM EDT

We wanted to check for disease before pulling up and planting something new.



Delaware County Ohio

Late leafing Rose of Sharon #753123

Asked May 31, 2021, 6:46 PM EDT

In our HOA neighborhood many Rose of Sharon/Althea shrubs leafed out very late last year. It is not almost June and most are barely or not at all leafed out again.  They are green underneath. Is there any action we should take or just wait? Should we cut back substantially to get these plants on solid ground again?

Thanks

Arapahoe County Colorado

Pear fruit problem #753122

Asked May 31, 2021, 6:26 PM EDT

Hi. I noticed today that the pears on our pear tree are diseased, seem to be shriveling up, look mottled and have black areas on them. I'm confident they got pollinated. We have treated the tree last fall and this spring for pear blister mites which we had last year and then we also had to treat it for green worms eating holes in most of our leaves this spring. We've used neem oil, insecticidal soap and another treatment for the blister mites problem that I cannot remember the name of. Not sure if any of those things could be the cause of the problem or if it's yet another problem. I've attached a couple photos. I know they're not too good. Let me know if you need better photos. Thanks!



Deschutes County Oregon

Apple fungus? #753115

Asked May 31, 2021, 5:19 PM EDT

Hi there, I have one Honey Crisp and one MacIntosh apple tree spaced about 10-12’ apart. I’ve had numerous pests over the years, but seem to have some kind of fungus on both, most noticeable on the Mac. What is the best product to manage this now, and in the fall? I only had a few blossoms this year (bumper harvest last year); will this fungus affect my apples?



Chittenden County Vermont

Texas Bluebonnets #753112

Asked May 31, 2021, 5:08 PM EDT

This invasive plant has taken over my gardens - is there any way to get rid of them without extensive digging?

Arapahoe County Colorado

Grass Seed Mix Recommendation #753111

Asked May 31, 2021, 4:53 PM EDT

Can you recommend a grass seed mixture that is low maintenance and shade tolerant? Ideally it would be attractive, able to be walked on a bit (not a heavy traffic area) low water needs once established and maybe grow slowly to a maximum of 12 inches or so. I live in the city of Durham, Oregon. There are several very large fir trees in my backyard where this grass would be planted, but it does get some sun through the day. The area to cover would be approximately 300 square feet. A mix with different types of grass seed and other plants would be ideal, but if a particular type of grass would be better suited to this situation I am fine with that too. The two photos below were taken at 1:30 PM on May 31, 2021. They highlight the area to be planted, between the large fir tree and the raised bed garden and between the rose garden and the paver path. Thanks for your help and let me know if further information would be helpful. (Sorry if this is a duplicate message, but I did not receive any feedback notifying me my question was successfully submitted from my earlier submission.) William Towery 8103 SW Kingfisher Way Durham, Oregon 97224



Washington County Oregon

PUZZLING GRIOWTH ON A TREE #753109

Asked May 31, 2021, 4:43 PM EDT

Hi There! My neighbors and I share a hemlock tree. There's a large growth that looks like roots or somekind of other plant growing on it. Would you know what this is and help us figure out this mystery? Thank you, Thalia Ohara

Tillamook County Oregon

Ponderosa Pine #753106

Asked May 31, 2021, 4:28 PM EDT

Hi, can you please tell me if a Ponderosa pine grown from Willamette Valley seed stock will thrive in a central Oregon location? The location is along the John Day river, is irrigated regularly and at 1700' in full sun. Would it be wiser to get a tree from seed stock east of the Cascades? Thank you! Herb

Wheeler County Oregon

Grape Disease? #753091

Asked May 31, 2021, 3:06 PM EDT

Hi, I have been trying to grow grapes in NJ for years and have the same problem every year. Can you please help? My son attends UMD and thought you may be able to help.



St. Louis County Minnesota

Arizona Ash damaged in 2021 Winter Freeze #753090

Asked May 31, 2021, 2:52 PM EDT

Hi, My name is layne and I live in Lakeway, TX. I have attached a picture of a tree in my back yard. I am pretty sure it is an Arizona Ash tree. After our drastic freeze this past winter, the buds on the limbs really took a hit and have not leafed out. However, as you can see on the trunk and lower limbs there are a lot of sucker branches growing. There is no green foliage in the upper part of the tree. (it looks like there is but that is a branch from another tree) I am considering having the 4 or 5 large vertical limbs cut off above where the suckers are. Is this advisable or should I just have the entire tree removed? Thanks, Layne Thomas<personal data hidden>



Travis County Texas

firewood outdoor storage shed #753087

Asked May 31, 2021, 2:33 PM EDT

Do you plans or drawings for constructing an outdoor firewood storage shed? I just picked a county as I do not live in Michigan.

Alcona County Michigan

What's eating my Ivory Halo Dogwood shrubs? #753086

Asked May 31, 2021, 2:31 PM EDT

3-4 year old plants. Cut back in spring to promote growth. Have just begun to leaf out and now leaves are full of holes. No sign of larvae, etc



Hennepin County Minnesota

Black spotting on new planted chinquapin oaks #753085

Asked May 31, 2021, 2:28 PM EDT

Is there a concern with these dark spots on my new chinquapin oaks. Some leaf edges are turning brown too. I suspect a fungus. Trees were planed from 5 gal container two weeks ago. I had watered them well during the hot spell, then the rains and cold came, I suspect that may have some5hing to do with it. The soil is fairly sandy and probably slightly acidic. See pics



Oakland County Michigan

Need two sheep sheared, #753083

Asked May 31, 2021, 2:12 PM EDT

Can we get some of the sheep showing kids to come shear two sheep for us, we are disabled and I am in a wheel chair, but we will be happy to pay them to do it.<personal data hidden>, we have been advertising for some on to come do it, even called the fiber growers ass. but still can't get some on out. we have the clippers, and stand, but we are just too unable to do it any longer. Thanks for you consideration. We live up in PLA II

Crook County Oregon

fertilizer for potted new herb plants, thyme, oregano, sage and dill #753082

Asked May 31, 2021, 2:11 PM EDT

I planted the above herbs in containers about 3 weeks ago. I would like your advice on what kind of organic fertilizer I can feed these plants. I would appreciate it very much if you can me some specific fertilizer names that I can buy. Thanks, Indira

Washtenaw County Michigan

Viburnum brown spot? #753074

Asked May 31, 2021, 1:42 PM EDT

Can you confirm that this is some kind of fungus and suggest a remedy? I’ve had it for about 3 weeks, bought from a great local nursery.



Multnomah County Oregon

Poison Hemlock? #753072

Asked May 31, 2021, 1:35 PM EDT

Hi, I biked past some patches of this plant in Hillsboro. Could it be Poison Hemlock? Thank you, Kim McLaury



Washington County Oregon

How do I treat distressed Sweetshrub - Michael Lindsay variety #753058

Asked May 31, 2021, 12:31 PM EDT

Hello. I have treated these shrubs for what looks like scale once a week for past 2 weeks with Bonide systemic treatment at recommended strength. Leaves are 1/8 normal size and are brittle, some with yellow perimeter. They were the same last year and then transplanted 2 months ago. What should I do? Thx.



Charles County Maryland

Name of tree #753057

Asked May 31, 2021, 12:30 PM EDT

Hello, Can you please identify the tree I have sent photos of. In spring it starts with fuschia flowers followed by leaves that are dark red when small that turn a combination of burgundy and green as they mature. Thank you for all you do, Lenore



Montgomery County Maryland

Pinyon health on Cedar Mesa #753056

Asked May 31, 2021, 12:28 PM EDT

On my 10 acre property on Cedar Mesa, just east of Cedaredge, about a third of the plot is mixed juniper and pinyon forest. The pinyons look sick and some are clearly dying. I see similar looking trees on other properties in the neighborhood. I am sure the drought is in some part the cause. I just thought I'd pass these photos on to the experts in case there is anything they can suggest. With the number of trees, applying a pesticide seems impractical. If you need any more info, please let me know. Thanks



Delta County Colorado

Sage health in Delta County? #753053

Asked May 31, 2021, 12:13 PM EDT

Re the attach photos, I saw these nodules growing on a couple sage plants on the northwest corner of Q50 and 2550 roads on Cedar Mesa, east of Cedaredge. (I do not own the property, I just walk my dog past here every morning.) I have never seen anything like this and I thought I'd inquire as to whether these are normal or are they a potential threat to the sage population. If a threat, I've only seen these two plants affected - would be easy to eliminate these two plants before they spread. Thanks! Joseph McGill



Delta County Colorado

Sticky liquid covering leaves #753048

Asked May 31, 2021, 11:43 AM EDT

My Dieffenbachia has grown beautifully for years. Now the leaves are covered with a sticky liquid that drips onto the floor. The plant is now on the porch, away from the other house plants. What happened?

Baltimore City County Maryland

citrus tree replant assistance #753041

Asked May 31, 2021, 11:04 AM EDT

Is there a program or fund available that provides financial assistance to a home owner that wants to replant the citrus trees lost during the freeze in Harris county in Feb of 2021? Thank you.

Harris County Texas