Mealybugs in Yew

Hi, What is this pest I found in my evergreen? Should I worry about it? How to get rid of it? Thanks.…

Insect Infestation

I have a pussy willow tree that I noticed is covered with small bugs. They appear to be grow from red to brown as they age. Other insects seem to be attracted to the tree now too, I’m assuming for…

Is My Plant Sick?

Hi there we have a fern type tree with a new growth is this diseased? If so how do we dispose?

Tree Dripping Sap

Hello I am wondering if you could help me. The tree out front is presently dripping sap from its leaves. Could this be an insect infestation? If so what can be done to prevent this? Thanks…

Chinch Bugs

I own a home in central Toronto. New sod was laid in early September 2016, and we have a sprinkler system in use. We went away on vacation for two weeks recently (early August) and came home to find that…

Flea Beetle infestation

Have been spraying with water/alcohol/soap mixture. Will nematodes help and when would be best to apply. The Hosta are ruined.…

Linden Tree Dropping Sap

We have a Linden tree beside our driveway. It is dropping a ton of sap creating a covering over the hostas and other plants. The plants are not thriving well at all. Is this normal? We have to wash the…

Makamik Tree

Hi, My makmik is roughly 12 years old. It has been well until this year. It has been regularly pruned and the last pruning was fall 2016. Never removing more than a third. Flowered well this spring but has not…

Lilac Tree Problem

I have a lilac in my front yard grden that sends up very annoying shoots all over my garden all season long. It is back breaking trying to cut them out. I am getting fed up. Is there anything I…

Diseased Plum Tree

We have a couple of european prune plum trees in our yard and they’ve been attacked by a small white bug. It almost looks like dust/ash until you come closer and see… they are leaving an oily film on the…