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Black Walnut toxicity #630944

Asked May 04, 2020, 12:20 PM EDT

HI do you have suggestions for evergreens such as Black Hills spruce or junipers which can tolerate Black Wanut tree in our yard . We are in Plymouth which has more clay in soil

Hennepin County Minnesota

Blackberries/Raspberries #609621

Asked January 04, 2020, 11:45 AM EST

Starting new blackberry/raspberry patches in Zone 5b. Which varieties do you recommend?

Newaygo County Michigan

BlackBerry, Raspberry brair sale #615736

Asked March 05, 2020, 7:59 AM EST

How mu h are the plants?I just heard this on the radio this morning but missed price.

Carter County Kentucky

BLS testing #241771

Asked May 05, 2015, 9:27 AM EDT

There is suspicion that our Pin Oaks may be suffering from bacterial leaf scorch. We understand that " The only way to confirm the diagnosis of bacterial leaf scorch is through laboratory analysis." And that " The best time to test for the presence of this disease is in late summer or early fall, when the bacteria count is at its highest. " THE QUESTION: What place is closest for delivering the samples for testing? Our development is close to Rockville Center. Any instructions as to what to sample and how many? Finally, what is the cost per sample? Thank you,

Montgomery County Maryland

blue star junipers #676870

Asked October 31, 2020, 11:26 AM EDT

My Blue Star Junipers are 13 years old. The house faces North East. The junipers pictured below seem to have disease underneath the plant. I notice winter burn and remove in spring. While working on weeding other day noticed brown, dead branches underneath on a number of the plants. The plants get morning sun but all the moisture there has been is probably not good. The top of plants are healthy looking. Suggestions for saving?? How to treat?? Thanks very much.



Montgomery County Maryland

Blueberry plants #603158

Asked October 18, 2019, 8:27 PM EDT

I have fuzzy yellow and brown caterpillars in my blueberry plants. Many of the plants now have browned leaves pasted together with what appears to be eggs stuck in between. I have also found some light colored egg pods. What insect is responsible - or are they part of the caterpillar life cycle?



Prince George's County Maryland

Blueberry plants have leaf curl #362763

Asked September 14, 2016, 11:18 PM EDT

I have 2 blueberry plants and they have leaf curl and rust. It seems that it has now spread to the new growth. What should I do?

Multnomah County Oregon

Box blight #367109

Asked October 01, 2016, 1:06 PM EDT

I just found out I might have boxwood blight in 2 of 3 English dwarf boxwoods. Is there any chance of them surviving or should I remove them? Also one of my wintergreen boxwoods looks like half the bush might have it. Can I cut out the brown part and hope it survives? Thanks.



Carroll County Maryland

Brown leaves on tomato plants #332623

Asked June 15, 2016, 11:43 AM EDT

I have two tomato plants, Rutgers and Early Girl, whose leaves are turning brown. Could you tell me why and how I can help them? I have attached pictures. Thank you!!



Harford County Maryland

Brown spots spreading on my epy’s Leaves? #486063

Asked September 20, 2018, 1:48 PM EDT

Hello, I inherited a large 10 year old Night Queen 3 years ago and have grown plants from the cuttings however they have developed brown spots on the leaves and around the edges on some of the leaves. I have followed the advice on watering, light, soil etc. Also tried putting cinnamon on the affected leaves but to no avail. Should I be cutting off the affected leaves or just leave them alone? The plant is very healthy apart from the little brown spots.



Los Angeles County California

Brown tips on spirea #636425

Asked May 16, 2020, 12:41 PM EDT

I just planted a new spirea plant a few days ago. It looked good when I planted it but today I noticed the tips on almost all of leaves are turning brown. I am enclosing a picture.



Ellis County Kansas

Brown turkey fig tree #372815

Asked October 26, 2016, 8:57 AM EDT

I planted a figtree at this time last year. It survived the winter and produced a few figs in early summer which the birds got to. I covered with a net and beginning in September it began to produce new figs. These figs, however, are dropping off before ripening. Is this normal for first year production?

Howard County Maryland

Browning rose leaves #465288

Asked June 25, 2018, 3:44 PM EDT

My grand aunt in Anoka area has a climbing rose bush that’s leaves are browning. What might be the cause and how to fix it? Thank you!



Anoka County Minnesota

Bulb identification #308736

Asked March 23, 2016, 10:51 AM EDT

What is this plant. It is blooming now



Hernando County Florida

Bulbs sprouting before winter #493960

Asked November 09, 2018, 9:44 AM EST

I planted several bulbs within the recommended time zone for my area but some have already sprouted and are about 6" tall. Will these come back in the spring or will the bulb just die off? Thanks!

Winnebago County Illinois

Burning bush issues #727356

Asked September 27, 2020, 9:45 PM EDT

I am wondering if I have multiple issues with my burning bush. I sent a question to you last year with a photo that looked like a tent caterpillar. These are recent photos. Exfoliation did not improve and seem to have spidermites in five of my 10 hedge bushes. Also wondering if there are caterpillars eating the chunks of leaves and defoliating. Since it is fall, wondering if I should do severe pruning in late winter. Also should I treat for both mites and caterpillars now? Very frustrating. Mainly used water and insecticidal soap this past year to no avail. Any advice is welcome again.



Jefferson County Kentucky

Can I eat this? #413763

Asked July 12, 2017, 4:57 PM EDT

I moved into my new house in February and I've been surprised all spring at the plants that come up. There's one in particular next to the driveway that looks like part of an onion family and when I pull it up I see little small bulbs that could be garlic or onion related. The flower in June was a dark pink spiky ball and I attached pictures of what looks like now that it has died. Do you know what this is and can I eat it?



Multnomah County Oregon

Can someone please tell ... #363216

Asked September 16, 2016, 4:43 PM EDT

Can someone please tell me what might be wrong with my 12 month old buckeye tree? It gets watered every other day through my irrigation system. I noticed these brown spots on the leaves a few weeks ago. I planted it when my niece was born so I would really like to save it. Thank you



Franklin County Ohio

Can you eat fruit from a fruit tree that has been sprayed for insects when the fruit is small on th #661684

Asked July 08, 2020, 7:24 PM EDT

Can you eat the fruit from a fruit tree that has been sprayed for insects when the fruit was small before it grew to full size and ripened? I have two paw paw trees with small fruit on them. Something is making square holes in the leaves and ate part of one fruit. What kind of insect spray should I use?My paw paw trees are 7 and 8 years old and this is the first year they have had fruit. We used a small paint brush to cross polinate them. We haven't had any bees or flies around to do it.


Yamhill County Oregon

Can you help me identify this plant? #326407

Asked May 29, 2016, 4:03 PM EDT

There is quite a bit of this plant growing in my yard in different locations. I thought perhaps it was some kind of a nettle. It is not a stinging nettle. I have those in my yard as well. I would love to know what it is and if it is and if it is a native plant. Also, is this plant useful to any wildlife or insect? Otherwise, I may pull it out. Thank you for any help you can give me. I've been trying to find the answer to this question for months. Maureen Cuthbert



Dakota County Minnesota

Can you help me identify, please? #257108

Asked June 25, 2015, 4:16 PM EDT

Can you help me identify, please? It's really tiny. The blossom probably measures 1 to 1.5 inches, and the butterfly/moth is half that. I almost didn't even notice it! I thought it was kind of pretty. Thanks!




Lane County Oregon

Can you identify these plants? #421318

Asked August 15, 2017, 8:26 AM EDT

These seem to be three wild, perhaps weedy plants that I cannot identify. Can you?



Howard County Maryland

Can you identify this pl... #147900

Asked August 19, 2013, 9:48 AM EDT

Can you identify this plant? It has come up 3 years in a row in my north woods garden near Brainerd. Initially it has small flowers and then develops a type of "bean" on top of the stem. I hope the pictures come through. Linda



Crow Wing County Minnesota

Can you please identify ... #419280

Asked August 04, 2017, 5:01 PM EDT

Can you please identify this weed for me? Pics attached. I don't know what it is but it smells really really good. Thank you.



Franklin County Ohio

Can you tell me what is ... #197438

Asked July 07, 2014, 9:15 PM EDT

Can you tell me what is wrong with this spruce tree? This may be a black hills spruce but I have some white spruce with the same problem. Is there something I can treat the trees with? Thank you.



Hennepin County Minnesota