Euonymous Damage
I have extensive damage to my euonymous plant this spring, I guess caused by winter weather.
Large portions of this mature shrub are brown leaved/dead. The bottom part of the shrub is fine; it’s just the top and middle.
Can…
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Serviceberry small tree – something is eating the leaves
We have a small serviceberry tree that over the last 4 years has an issue that is gradually killing the small tree. The leaves, when they come out shrivel. I am not sure if there is an insect inside the…
Green caterpillars on boxwood
I live in Toronto and for the second year I find green caterpillars on my boxwood. Last June I picked up by hand at least 200 of them. Yesterday I noticed droppings underneath the boxwood shrub which was nearly denuded…
Use of tulle and drainage material in container
Hello,
1st question: Is it a good idea to use tulle to cover my greens (kale, swiss chard, basil) in containers to prevent pests, ie. whitefly, slugs, etc. from infesting the leaves. I was thinking of using clips around edge…
Rugosa Rose
Our Rugosa Rose bush (I think this is the species) came up beautifully this spring and now looks like the attached photo. The green leaves and new leaf buds recently started to wilt and some are even turning yellow. We…
Nematodes in a Veggie Garden?
Hello,
We have grubs in our lawn and veggie garden. I can’t find anything that says you shouldn’t use nematodes in a veggie garden, so I just wanted to see if you had any input on this. Is there any…
Calamondiin orange tree
My calamondin has a clear sticky residue on some of the leaves.
Just started. What is it? How do I treat this?
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Worm Castings- Are they safe to use?
Have used worm castings in spring for several years. Concerned now because I’ve read they do contain worm eggs. With jumping worms and many native plants that do not benefit from worms in the soil I am now wondering if…
Abutilon
We are wintering our Abutilon. We have done it before successfully but this year something is different. In the attached photo you will see how the green bark has been stripped away and we do not understand if it is…
Peony disease identification help
As a novice gardener, I’m frustrated in deciding to keep my beloved Itoh peonies live or not. They are planted this spring, mid May 2020, were healthy when planting, but within a week, one (the top row of the attached…