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why did the beautiful blossoms on my lilac bushes turn brownovernight. It did rain and they are directly under telephone polefull of all kinds of electrical? Could that be a cause? If not, what?

April 28, 2014 Comments Off on why did the beautiful blossoms on my lilac bushes turn brownovernight. It did rain and they are directly under telephone polefull of all kinds of electrical? Could that be a cause? If not, what?

It sounds like lilac blight.  Here’s a link to more on that.

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I have 4 Colorado spruces that are dying from the bottom up, they are about 12 years old – 20 ft. I have read extensively about cytospora and needlecast, and know that if it is cytopspora there is nothing you can do but trim dead branches and fertilize. Someone told me that I should spray fungicide for needlecast as well on the top branches. This seems doubtful for the trees to have both. No one seems to be able to determine if it is cytospora. I don’t want to lose the trees, is there an expert to diagnose? Thank you.

April 28, 2014 Comments Off on I have 4 Colorado spruces that are dying from the bottom up, they are about 12 years old – 20 ft. I have read extensively about cytospora and needlecast, and know that if it is cytopspora there is nothing you can do but trim dead branches and fertilize. Someone told me that I should spray fungicide for needlecast as well on the top branches. This seems doubtful for the trees to have both. No one seems to be able to determine if it is cytospora. I don’t want to lose the trees, is there an expert to diagnose? Thank you.

I would include some links about needlecast and cytospora but it seems that you’ve already done your research.  A certified arborist would be able to diagnose this for you.  Here’s a website that will help […]

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Our cherry tree, planted last year, has buds on the upper branches but the lower branches do not have buds. I would say 1/3 to 1/2 the tree is without buds. Should we dig it out and not waste any more time on it or should we prune off the branches that appear to be dead and hope the rest take over ?

April 28, 2014 Comments Off on Our cherry tree, planted last year, has buds on the upper branches but the lower branches do not have buds. I would say 1/3 to 1/2 the tree is without buds. Should we dig it out and not waste any more time on it or should we prune off the branches that appear to be dead and hope the rest take over ?

I wouldn’t dig it out.  It is normal for a young tree to skip flower and fruit production for a couple of years while it is getting a root system established.  Check the base of […]

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I have an ifesation of wild violetllllA spraying company told me that he could apply something that only licenced co’s have…I used a spray of an Ortho product..I think it also killed Ozalis and has some chemical, which I forget int..Something that starts with a t..Sorry I can’t be more specific..Phil

April 28, 2014 Comments Off on I have an ifesation of wild violetllllA spraying company told me that he could apply something that only licenced co’s have…I used a spray of an Ortho product..I think it also killed Ozalis and has some chemical, which I forget int..Something that starts with a t..Sorry I can’t be more specific..Phil

For Violets in the lawn, you’ll need Bonide Chickweed and Clover Killer.

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I have two tree rose of sharons. All of a sudden, the leaves started get nodules on them and they are crinkly like they are dry. Any suggestions?

April 28, 2014 Comments Off on I have two tree rose of sharons. All of a sudden, the leaves started get nodules on them and they are crinkly like they are dry. Any suggestions?

This sounds like one of two things…or possibly both.  First is overwatering.  Once an Althea is established, little watering is necessary.  If you feel the need, set a slow running hose at the base of […]

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