Answered Questions

  • Found Larvae #864786

    Asked April 16, 2024, 5:18 PM EDT

    Today I found this larvae on the ground by my house. We live on a heavily wooded lot. I did a quick search to find that it may be an invasive Longhorn Beetle. I did not notice any damaged trees with obvious holes in them. Are you able to tell me what it is and if it’s safe to put back where I found it? Thank you!

    Anoka County Minnesota

    Problems with Liriope #864785

    Asked April 16, 2024, 5:16 PM EDT

    My daughter's variegated liriope has spots all over it. Doing some research, the two most common issues are Anthracnose and root rot. None of the pictures I saw of those issues looked exactly like my daughter's issue, though the description seemed a little like Anthracnose. Can you tell me what it is and what we should do about it please? If it's Anthracnose, Clemson says to get rid of the debris and put a fungicide on the new growth as a protective measure. Does that mean just cut back the damaged leaves or does it mean digging up and getting rid of the plants? And if we should use a fungicide, is there one your recommend (not necesarily a brand, but what should we look for)?

    Montgomery County Maryland

    Dealing with acres of fig buttercup #864780

    Asked April 16, 2024, 4:52 PM EDT

    Hi there. I live in Baltimore County, adjacent to Baltimore County land which is next to the Western Run. The fig buttercups are out of control on the County land, extending over several acres. I have sprayed several gallons of Roundup each year and probably 15 gallons since the beginning of March this year and it feels like it’s barely making a dent. This can’t be the best solution. I definitely can’t dig up the bulbs since this is over so much land. Any guidance would be appreciated.

    Baltimore County Maryland

    Languishing koreans-ice viburnum #864777

    Asked April 16, 2024, 4:18 PM EDT

    This plant has been in place for over 5 years. It didn't flower at all for the first two years, although it has increased in size quite a bit. Flowering is still sparse and now leaves are curling and somewhat discolored. The site is between the porch foundation and stone patio, and in a kind of rain shadow with the porch overhang above. Will anything save this bush? I do not water it very often especially in the past three years dealing with family medical issues.

    Montgomery County Maryland

    Wood chip mulch #864774

    Asked April 16, 2024, 3:56 PM EDT

    The strong  winds from the Foothills blew off all my mulch in Boulder in 2021. I replaced it in parts with pebbles but needed wood chips and yard waste mulch in many areas…alas, the wind has blown it off in 3 years. 

    Is there a way to spread wood chips and  yard waste mulch so it clumps on the weed fabric and does not blow away easily? Or is there an alternative

    mulch?

    Are larger or fine pebbles safer against the wind?

    Boulder County Colorado

    I am going to grow potatoes in a tower box this year. Therefore I have been told I need to plant an indeterminate variety. I keep reading mixed reviews. I need to know if Red Pontiac is Ana indeterminate variety. Also , what about Goldrush Russet? Again, ware mixed answers as I research. Please give me a definitive answer. #864773

    Asked April 16, 2024, 3:54 PM EDT

    I am growing potatoes this year in a tower box. Therefore I need to be sure to plant an indeterminate variety. I read mixed reviews. Is Red Pontiac an indeterminate??  What about Goldrush Russet?  Please give me a definitive answer. I have already invested a lot of money in this project and want good results. 

    Houston County Minnesota

    pantry moths #864772

    Asked April 16, 2024, 3:51 PM EDT

    I have tried everything to get rid of the pantry moth infestation at my house--rmotued everything 2x, thrown away so much, sprayed everything with vinegar, tried bay leaves, but can't get rid of them. Can professional exterminators do it. I feel like getting rid of all my whole grains (all in supposedly air tight containers and living off of processed foods I am so discouraged. Is there anything we can do?

    Montgomery County Maryland

    Disposing of dandelions you dug out #864770

    Asked April 16, 2024, 3:28 PM EDT

    What is the procedure for removing dandelions from your lawn and disposing of them

    Cuyahoga County Ohio

    Can anyone answer a question about canning? #864767

    Asked April 16, 2024, 3:11 PM EDT

    Yesterday morning I canned 7 quarts of chicken soup. After it cooled, I noticed that four of the jars were still “bubbling”. Not like it was still boiling. But an occasional bubble would break the surface (I have a short video but apparently I can’t upload it on this form). The lids all seem to be properly sealed. I asked on the Alaska Harvesters Facebook page and people recommended I contact you folks. What would cause the content to bubble when it was cool to the touch? And are these jars still safe to eat? Thank you.

    Anchorage County Alaska

    Good native flowers for a hanging basket? #864765

    Asked April 16, 2024, 2:56 PM EDT

    I am trying to plant a hanging flower basket (limited space, no actual yard to do a prairie garden) and I'm having trouble finding native flowers that will work in this specific situation. Do you have any suggestions? I can order seeds online but the only place I can buy live flower seedlings is Menards, which is why I'm hesitant to trust that the flowers available would actually be native even if labelled as such.

    Rice County Minnesota

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