Gardening Questions Answered
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Winter Citrus Pests
There are small dark bumps on the twigs and branches of my citrus. Or, there is white, fluffy stuff on the twigs and leaves. The leaves are turning yellow and falling off and twigs are dying back. Why?
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Strange looking bug?
What kind of bug is this on my pomegranate and some other ornamentals in my landscape?
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Modesto Ash Spring Leaf Drop
The new leaves on my Modesto ash are dropping off in spring. There are irregular tan, brown, or white areas on the leaves, starting at the base of the leaf. Why? And will it kill the tree?
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Snails and Slugs Abound
My Hosta and other tender perennial plants are getting eaten by something. The leaves have big chewing marks and in some cases the whole plant is almost gone. What is eating my plants?
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Worms Are Defoliating My Redbud Tree
REDHUMPED CATERPILLAR on a redbud tree. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Large worms are eating the leaves of my redbud tree? It will soon be stripped. What can I do?
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Ants in Citrus Tree
There are ants crawling in my citrus tree and sticky stuff on the leaves and fruit. There is black sooty substance on the fruit itself. What is this?
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Crabgrass Prevention in Lawns
What is the best time to apply preemergent on my lawn to prevent crabgrass?
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Citrus Fruit Split
The fruit on my citrus (especially my navel oranges) is splitting. What is causing this?
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Spotted Spurge Control
A flat-growing, slow-spreading purplish weed with a lot of stems that exude a milky sap is still everywhere in my garden: lawn, flower beds, cracks in the driveway, etc.. Will it cover everything? Will it eat Chicago? How do I get rid of this monster?
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Citrus Freeze Protection
The weatherman is predicting freezing temperatures this week. How do I protect the tender plants in my garden, especially the citrus?
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Lawn Weed Control in September
Do I need to do anything now to prevent weed problems in my lawn next year?
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End of Summer Plant Heat Stress
It's the end of summer and the plants in my garden look fried! The temperatures have cooled this month, but the plants still seem wilted and the leaves have brown edges. Will they recover and what can I do?
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Deep Watering Schedule for Fruit and Nut Trees
How do I make sure that my fruit and nut trees are getting enough water in this summer heat?
