Euonymus Chicago Fire has flies??

QuestionHi, I got last fall, it is about 30 tall now. Anyway, today I noticed almost all the branches have a little fly-like insect on the top - they are quite still and seem almost attached to the tree. Are they be

Garden ants

QuestionLast year I had my garden overtaken by ants..tons of ants. I would pull a carrot and 50+ ants would crawl from the hole and my carrot would look like a maze. I have them everywhere in my garden and they are

yellow leaves on east palatka holly

Questionplanted 15 EPH 3/26 Ocala,FL area, watered (drip)each day for 20 min. for 30 days. Alternate days now. Leaves (maybe 40-50) from top to bottom turning yellow with some brownish coloration. Most f

Japenese Maple

QuestionHi, I have a red coral bark japanese maple that was planted last year. It is in full sun. Recently, I have noticed the upper branches turning from bright red to a dark brownish or black color. The discolored

fig leaf

Questioni have a white foam on my fig leaf and they looked like they are being eaten. could you tell me what it is and how to treat thank you AnswerDear Katrina, It is hard to say exactly what is eating your fig tr

Ming Tree

QuestionI have a beautiful Ming tree that has developed a sticky leaves and stems in some areas. I dont see any bugs and cant imagine what is causing this. AnswerDear Tomme, I can almost guarantee that your M

Panama disease

QuestionWhat specific effects does the Panama disease have on banana plants? How does it harm the plants? AnswerDear Emma, Panama disease is a soil borne fungus, extremely resistant to fungicides, that apparently a

Mother in Law problems

QuestionA few months ago, I began watering my mother in law more heavily,once a week. Until then I noted no problems. Now I notice that it appears the leaves have large ulcers in them, round, brown. My plants in the

birch tree heavy seeping or fubgus

QuestionWe cut two large branches off a birch tree earlier this year, Now have a large mass on one spot, less on other. Gooey and orange. Looks awful. This is a large, otherwise healthy, tree. What

coreopsis

Questionmy coreopsis are in full bloom and look beautiful However, the leaves look gray-green rather than their usual deep green. I recently sprayed my plants with a liquid fertilizer. Could this b

Larva or what?

Question Larva or what Hi...I live in NC...I found this on my San Antonio flower, Is it some kind of insect larva? it is smaller than a grain of rice and is very colorful and shiny. It has a few fiber-like things co

moss?

QuestionI have 6 flowering plum, they are 10 years old. the trunks have been turning yellow with what looks like moss, its on the rail fence, the 8honeysuckle and the older locus also, This is a shaded area.I have b

creosote bush

QuestionHi, i have a garden that is not far from a creosote tree lol my husband bonsai the bush so it looks more like a tree very pretty,though when it flowers and the wind blows the peddles get into my garden. so i

dwarf burford holly

QuestionI planted 2 of these plants about 7 wks ago & now 1 has black spots & the leaves are drying up, looks ill. I live in Ks. & its been 90-103 degrees the last 4 days & very windy. I watered today bu

Light Level

QuestionHi Ms Melissa, May I know the light level in balcony?(Pse click to see the picture: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5514569&l=6b668ee893&id=639649057)The is what the balcony looks like from ea

tomato

QuestionThe top leaves are curling up on my tomato plants. Any idea why? The rest of the plants look OK. AnswerDear Richard, There are basically two things that could be causing this. One of these

Maple

QuestionI purchased a Japanese maple; and placed it n a location in my yard that register too much sun. After two days I moved the plant to the shade. The leaves have slowly began to crinkle and fall off. Any chance

Weeping Willow bark separation

QuestionWe have a weeping willow that is approx. 4 years old (in northern MN). This year it has a massive bark separation approx. 4 inches wide and mostly the length of the trunk (approx 4 feet). It is also st

Peach tree leaf drop, not curled

QuestionQUESTION: The leaves on the peach trees look normal, no curl or turned up edges. They are a good green color and are falling off the tree. We have had a lot of rain this spring in Kentucky.  

Aspen tree wilting

QuestionI have an aspen tree whose leaves are curling up on the edges and drying out. I noticed this after I watered one day, and left the water on too long. Might I have over-watered? and if so - will the ground dr