Help with something that is eating my perennials

Hello. I have several planting of Jack Frost Brunera and Heuchera (Coral Bells). For the past three or four years, something is eating the leaves. I do not see any signs of aphids on the plants. We think it may…

king maple and caterpillars

why am I seeing a number of caterpillars hanging down from my king maple? The tree is 52 yrs old. Is there a potential issue for the tree and what can I do about it in a safe way? The…

Leaf roller on Hydrangeas

I have not cut away the damaged leaves, but is there a spray that I can use to discourage this to happen?…

Red Oak with ‘gooseberries’

I have a volunteer Red oak that is now about 8+ feet tall. The tree sits on the east side of the house under the canopy of a 35 foot red oak, a 20 foot bass wood and another unknown…

Boxwood Moth Caterpillars

Hi there, my boxwoods are covered in what I have identified positively as the Boxwood MothCaterpillar. I have searched endlessly for recommendations on how to get rid of them and what product to use and while there are lots of…

Scale on Pine

Etobicoke back yard garden. Limber pine planted spring last year. Noticed today a white substance, powdery. Noticed a small white worm/caterpillar on the white substance. Please help with a diagnosis.…

Infestation on Annabelle Hydrangea

This past week I have noticed several new leaves on my 3 year old Annabelle hydrangea curling up. There are black eggs or insects inside. Is this something serious? Is there anything I can do to get rid of whatever…

Viburnum Mohican “pests”- Viburnum beetle*

I have two mature viburnum bushes in my backyard and every year the leaves are being eaten by small grey-ish insects (a bit smaller than a maggot) and the leaves are turned into “skeletons”. I have done some research and…