Q&A: What can I do about rust fungus on my juniper?
Q: I heard rust fungus can infect junipers but they aren’t worth spraying to treat. Is there anything else I can do to reduce the fungal spread from them to my other trees? A: If you see and can...
View ArticleQ&A: Natural Landscaping and Ticks
Q: I like the style of more natural gardens, letting leaf litter be my mulch, etc. I’m concerned about this encouraging ticks, though. Do I have to change how I garden? A: It’s a legitimate concern...
View ArticleQ&A: When Will Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Hatch?
Q: When will Spotted Lanternfly eggs hatch? We’ve had such warm spells this season that I worry it’ll be early. A: Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) egg hatch, like the activity of many insects, is greatly...
View ArticleQ&A: Pros and Cons of the No-Mow May Movement
Q: Do you have any information related to the “no mow” movement? We have a very weedy lawn and are considering replacing it with Dutch clover. Is that a good idea? Bad idea? A: We do not recommend...
View ArticleQ&A: Do Beetles in Old Wood Harm Trees?
Q: I found several of these beetles in an old decaying stump and am concerned for my healthy trees. Will they attack live trees? A: No, these beetles feed on rotting wood and the fungi decaying it,...
View ArticleMoths in the Landscape
Q: I found a huge green moth on my front door! What is it, and do they visit flowers so I can attract more? A: This beauty is one of my favorite insects…a Luna Moth, a native species and one…...
View ArticleQ&A: Late Bloomers for the Garden
Q: A lot of my new native plant garden beds contain species that bloom in spring and early/mid-summer. What can I add for pollinators that blooms late? A: Fortunately, there are numerous late-season...
View ArticleQ&A: Where Can I Squeeze In Spring Bulbs?
Q: I want to add spring bulbs to my garden but have limited space given how many mature perennials and shrubs are already growing there. Can I squeeze them in somewhere else? A: Autumn is...
View ArticleQ&A: How Can I Get Wasps Out of My Compost?
Q: Wasps took up residence in my compost pile this year. I could avoid them for a while, but I’m hoping I can use the pile again next spring. How can I get them out of there? A: Ground-nesting...
View ArticleQ&A: What Causes Aloe Leaves to Turn Yellow?
Q: I have an aloe indoors that is developing some yellow leaves. Do I need to feed it or change something else about how I take care of it? A: Leaf yellowing is a difficult symptom to trace back to…...
View ArticleQ&A: Can a Tie Stuck in a Tree Be Removed?
Q: There’s a crapemyrtle in our new yard that has a plastic cable tying it to a stake that has become stuck in the wood. Should I cut it out so the trunk can heal? A: No, that will cause… Continue...
View ArticleQ&A: What Screening Plants Fit in a Small Space?
Q: I have limited space in a tiny city front yard and would like to block some of my view of the street. What types of evergreens would work well but not get too wide? A: The width of the… Continue...
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