1. Why is the bark on my tree turning black? Published: January 07, 2008
2. I'm not having any problems with them, but I've noticed that there are MUCH higher quantities of butterflies in our area this year than I ever remember. Most years, we'd see one or two from time to time--this year, though, we see at least several dozen every trip into the yard. Is there any known reason for this? Has the dry weather contributed? Published: December 21, 2007
3. Last summer my lawn got torn apart by blackbirds looking for grubs. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening again? Published: December 19, 2007
4. My azalea leaves are turning a light tan color, and all I see when inspecting them are little black dots on the back of the leaf. Is this a disease or an insect? Published: December 19, 2007
5. How can I get rid of tomato hornworms on my tomato plants? Published: December 19, 2007
6. Why do the leaves of my green beans develop a rusting or browning appearance in early summer? Published: December 19, 2007
7. Why do all my magnolia leaves and flowers have holes in them? Published: December 19, 2007
8. I have a Hoya plant and the leaves have brown spots that do not come off, kind of like something has been eating them. Is this something that I can cure? Published: December 18, 2007
9. I am unable to grow cucumbers or lettuce in my garden. Soon after the sprouts appear, they disappear. Although I haven't seen any insects, the cucumber's two starter leaves appear to be devoured, leaving only the stem. What do you suggest? Published: December 18, 2007
10. What are the bumps all over my maple leaves? I’ve seen similar things on the leaves of hackberry and oak as well. Published: December 18, 2007
11. My backyard plum and peach trees are affected by plum curculio every year. Do you have any suggestions for control? Published: December 18, 2007
12. I have some white, fluffy-looking stuff growing on my oleander plant where a branch comes out from another branch. What is it? Published: December 18, 2007
13. How do I control sweet potato weevils? Published: December 18, 2007
14. My tomato plants are dark green, vigorous, and healthy. However, flowers are not forming any fruit. What is the problem? Published: December 18, 2007
15. My ripe tomatoes have small holes with numerous ants in them. Can ants do this to tomatoes? How can I control them? Published: December 18, 2007
16. How do you control scale on ornamentals? Published: December 17, 2007
17. I have a 30-year-old schefflera that has "scales." The local nursery recommended summer-dormant spray as a treatment. The plant was thoroughly washed and then sprayed. Initially, it looked great, but now insects are back. How can I get rid of them? Published: December 17, 2007
18. Leaf miner damage to my columbines is rampant and severely affects the beauty of the plant. How do I get rid of this problem? Published: December 17, 2007
19. What types of landscape plants are good in and around ponds for butterfly attraction and are also low maintenance? Published: December 12, 2007

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