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Asked April 18, 2024, 4:40 PM EDT

Hi! Our grass has died because of grubs. We want to spread preventative pesticides (per your article on the topic); however, we also used dormant seeding to plant a bee lawn last fall (per your other article!) and the grass is starting to grow. Yay! My question is can I spread the Grub BeGone on this very new grass, or will it kill it? If I can spread, should I spread now or later? I see the window for spreading the pesticide is typically mid-May to early August. Thanks for your help!

Hennepin County Minnesota

Dogwood tree diseases #865022

Asked April 18, 2024, 4:25 PM EDT

I'm writing from Tigard, OR in Washington County. I have two species of dogwood that have a bright yellow patchy growth along the twigs and branches, in addition to gray lichen. Is the yellow growth a concern? My Cornus kouna is very late to bloom compared to other red/pink dogwoods in town. Is my tree sick?

Washington County Oregon

Noticed this on our leatherlife viburnums. Is this insect damage? #865018

Asked April 18, 2024, 3:50 PM EDT

I took photos of damage on the trunks of our large leather leaf virburnums. Do you know what is causing this? And how to treat, if needed? Thank you!

Frederick County Maryland

Asian Giant Hornet? #865016

Asked April 18, 2024, 3:40 PM EDT

I was outside in my garden a saw the largest hornet I’ve ever seen in my life. Easily 2.5-3”’s long. The pictures do not due it justice. Is this an Asian Giant Hornet?

Montgomery County Maryland

Cut back hydrangeas #865014

Asked April 18, 2024, 3:38 PM EDT

Hello, will I damage my very well established hydrangea bushes if I cut them to the ground this weekend? Some already have leaves sprouting. The bushes look ragged and I'm thinking a hard trim will give them a fresh start. Thank you.

Ramsey County Minnesota

Ash boor #865012

Asked April 18, 2024, 3:24 PM EDT

we have many ash and think we have ash boor problems

Steele County Minnesota

Native vs blended topsoil #865010

Asked April 18, 2024, 2:50 PM EDT

We are putting in a smalll lawn on Echo Lake (south of Big Lake) and have been told that native soil is just as good as blended. Would very much appreciate your opinion and what we should ask and look for. Thank you Joanne Partain Phelan

Matanuska-Susitna County Alaska

ASH TREE ROOTS #865005

Asked April 18, 2024, 2:02 PM EDT

I have a mature Ash tree in my yard in Maple Grove. There are many roots that run along the surface of the yard. I know Maple Grove soil has a lot of clay and is dry. Is this normal? And is there anything I should do to help keep this tree healthy? Mike

Hennepin County Minnesota

Need 6-12' evergreen #865002

Asked April 18, 2024, 1:56 PM EDT

I would like a 6-12' evergreen for my backyard. Full sun. No clay, no sand, average soil. Drains well. I like spruce, and bushier arbovitae. Native variety preferred. I was thinking of planting 3. Could be 2 different varieties for different textures & colors. Thank you.

Ramsey County Minnesota

Please help my rhododendron #864997

Asked April 18, 2024, 1:43 PM EDT

Our yard has lovely OLD rhododendrons. One is not doing well. Maybe it started when my husband cut off some branches that were dying? I haven't reached out for help before, so please let me know if you need anything else.

Multnomah County Oregon

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