Ants and newly planted white pine

Hello. We just had a beautiful young eastern white pine professionally planted this past spring (150CM wire basket). The tree has been watered and cared for. It does have a small aphid problem. I have been able to periodically hose…

Wasp free garden

I am severely allergic to bee and wasps and live close to the TBG. I have a small West-facing patio garden with a raised bed. What plants will not attract and will repel wasps?…

String of Pearls Problem

Hello, I have a string of pearls plant that I purchased in late July. I have it in a southeast window that has a gazebo on the deck. It came in a plastic hanging pot. I have noticed new growth…

House Plant Benjamina Ficus

                    My Benjamina Ficus developed white soft balls at the back of the leaves and they started falling. I took it outside, pruned it severely, hosed it thoroughly, and sprayed the…

Japanese Maple issues

Hello, I am in Zone 5 and this Japanese maple has been planted in this location for 4 years. We have a French drain that diverts the roof rain water away from this area. However, this summer the rainfall has…

What’s eating my ajuga?

Hi. I love ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’. But whenever I’ve had it by end of summer it is a tattered mess… the leaves are filled with little holes. Any thoughts on what is eating the leaves and what can I do…

kale disease

Hello, I planted some kale in my garden earlier this year and for the second year in a row, have noticed this disease on the back of the leaves. Can you identify what the disease is, how I can get…

Linden Trees with aphids

Hi. We have several linden trees on our property and all seem to be dropping a lot of sap, as well as now attracting a lot of wasps. The trees are quite large, 30′ plus in height. Is there a…