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how do I kill grubs fast, just found them this week 9/11/24 colorado #885210

Asked September 13, 2024, 10:45 PM EDT

What product would be my best bet to kill grubs FAST. I am so confused. Have looked at so many products. I just found them this week 9/11/24. I need your expertise. I understand they may come back this fall as well? I also understand that I need to use some type of preventive in the spring. My neighbor has them as well. Please help

Adams County Colorado

Identify tree from bark and cross section? #885209

Asked September 13, 2024, 9:11 PM EDT

Are you able to tell me what kind of tree the logs are from in the attached pictures? I know it's deciduous, but I didn't get a picture of the leaves before it fell down in a recent storm and the County came and cut it up. It was blown over after a rain, with the ground being so wet.

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Disease or insect issue with Greenspire Linden trees #885208

Asked September 13, 2024, 9:02 PM EDT

I just found an issue with my Greenspire Linden trees. There are yellow cone-like spikes on some of the leaves, but not all of them. No other trees nearby, which are a Bradford Pear and a Maple, as well as a Japanese Lillac bush, have any such issues. Our area has been in a borderline drought for over a month, if that may have something to do with this issue. Attached is a picture of the issue.

Will County Illinois

Best time to limb a river birch tree #885207

Asked September 13, 2024, 8:59 PM EDT

I want to cut a limb off a river birch in my yard and am wondering when the best time is to do that. I have the equipment to do this safely so there are no scheduling restrictions. One picture shows how large the tree is next to our house. In the closer picture, the limb I want to cut off is the one on the far right, somewhat thinner than the large main branches.

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Milkweed plot #885205

Asked September 13, 2024, 7:55 PM EDT

I am a MG, working on a library pollinator garden. We have a block of milkweed, about 13’ x 15’, that is bounded on 3 sides by asphalt/concrete, and the 4th side is grass that gets mowed. Our milkweed is looking really poorly right now: leaves are mostly gone, stems are turning brown. The milkweed in my field at home is still green and has lots of leaves. My working theory is that the plot at the library is basically pot-bound. I am thinking I may dig into that plot in the spring, and remove some of the root mass, to invigorate the plot. Does this sound like a reasonable theory and solution? Any other input would be appreciated. Thanks

Hillsborough County New Hampshire

What are these? #885202

Asked September 13, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT

Can you identify these on my milkweed? Because of color, I was excited that they were monarch butterflies, which I've had in the past on my milkweed. On closer inspection, they look like a beetle. Should I do anything about them? I am in the Granite area of Baltimore County.

Baltimore County Maryland

Paw paw saplings in a pot over winter #885201

Asked September 13, 2024, 7:11 PM EDT

I am trying to figure out if I let my paw paw saplings in a pot should lose their leaves before storing them for winter? Any tips on how to care for paw paw saplings over winter is appreciated.

Oakland County Michigan

Yellow Aster and powdery mildew #885199

Asked September 13, 2024, 7:00 PM EDT

1. Some of my coneflowers have yellow aster issues. Do I need to dig up the root of the infected plants? Do I need to dig up the healthy looking coneflowers as well as the infected ones? 2. My bee balm has powdery mildew? Do I need to dig it up or will it be ok for next year?

Otter Tail County Minnesota

Japanese Maple Leaf Issue #885196

Asked September 13, 2024, 6:38 PM EDT

I’ve been noticing these issues on my Japanese Maple leaves for a while now and not sure if it’s due to warmer temperatures and/or lack of water or a disease like powdery mildew.

Frederick County Maryland

Mountain laurel #885195

Asked September 13, 2024, 6:36 PM EDT

Can mountain laurel grow in the Adirondacks

Franklin County New York

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