Answered Questions

  • Insect Identification #823708

    Asked March 28, 2023, 11:36 AM EDT

    Hello, We moved into a townhome last April and noticed a large number of these insects in the backyard (which is enclosed on all 4 sides). At that time, the yard (20'x20') was grass and we had a few potted plants. This year there is no grass, just pavers and planting beds along two sides. We are seeing the insects again and wonder what they are and if they will cause damage to the garden we're dreaming of. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

    Frederick County Maryland

    My Japonica is Being Attacked! #823707

    Asked March 28, 2023, 11:35 AM EDT

    I'm writing about a Japonica I planted 2 years ago at my boyfriend's house. I was monitoring it now and then over the winter and it appeared to be doing fine, but I hadn't checked it in probably a couple or 3 weeks ~ now I've realized that was a big mistake! Something is attacking it ~ hope you can help me with information about what you think it might be, and how to treat it. Thanks for any help you can offer!

    Franklin County Ohio

    How Can I Get Rid of Ground Bees? #823706

    Asked March 28, 2023, 11:33 AM EDT

    I have a serious infestation of ground bees in my yard. They have been there for years. I have spent a couple of thousand dollars trying to have them eliminated with minimal results. It only gets worse. They keep spreading and they are ruining my yard. See the picture attached. How can I get rid of them?

    Frederick County Maryland

    control erosion on a hillside with minimal grass covering #823704

    Asked March 28, 2023, 11:29 AM EDT

    Our church has a grass hill about one block long and about 6 ft. from top to sidewalk. The grass growing there is minimal and we are having erosion issues. What would be the best way to stop the erosion? I know there is no-mow grass we might put in. Or would certain perennials be a better option? The site is facing South with a lot of sun.

    Hennepin County Minnesota

    Insect ID #823703

    Asked March 28, 2023, 11:27 AM EDT

    The maple tree has a series of holes, some clustered, some scattered. The insect is shown in one photo. A quarter shows size of holes. The location is Anne Arundel County.

    Anne Arundel County Maryland

    Replacement Trees #823702

    Asked March 28, 2023, 11:18 AM EDT

    Hello, I just had four 50’ cedars cut down in a draw on my half-acre property in Ashland. They were dying, presumably from climate change. A dozen white oak and a single Douglas fir are surviving. If I replaced the cedars with a few other trees, what would you suggest? I was reading that Ponderosa pines are doing well in droughts. So maybe those. How about the junipers of eastern Oregon? Second question, how big should these trees be when I plant them? Thank you for your advice.

    Jackson County Oregon

    Master Woodland Manager Class #823699

    Asked March 28, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT

    Good morning, My name is Jack Stout. I am the new Stewardship Forester for the southern half of Benton County for the Oregon Department of Forestry. I have lots of small landowners who could benefit from the Master Woodland Manager Class that you all put on, and I would like to take it as well. Please let me know when the next available classes will be! Thanks. -Jack

    Benton County Oregon

    bumpy boxwood branches #823698

    Asked March 28, 2023, 10:54 AM EDT

    One of my boxwood plantings has bumpy bark . There are leaf miners on some of the boxwoods. Is this problem a result of extensive Leaf miner damage ? I'm not sure If I should remove this planting. Thanks Joanne Forman

    Suffolk County New York

    Rhododendron Bud Protection #823696

    Asked March 28, 2023, 10:40 AM EDT

    Is there a way to protect the buds on our rhododendron from the squirrels? Last year we had many buds but only had two blossoms. The squirrels gobbled up all the rest. Thank you for your suggestions.

    Anoka County Minnesota

    Grass problem around mature maple tree #823692

    Asked March 28, 2023, 10:14 AM EDT

    Good morning, I have a question about how to get grass to grow around my mature maple tree. I have tried multiple times to seed it and have added topsoil as well. Some grass does grow but it doesn't fill in very well and I have to water it daily to keep it from dying. This has happened in past few years with several other of my mature trees. Thank you for any ideas!

    Oakland County Michigan

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