Shade

QuestionI need to know which are good shade trees other than Maple, Oak, and Poplar Trees. AnswerIt all depend on where you live and the size of the yard and the effect you are looking for-color. flowering, just sh

RED OAK TREE SEEMS TO BE DYING

QuestionJune 24 our landscaper planted a 15 red oak tree. We are in the Dallas, Ft. Worth, Texas Area. We watered daily. Temperature in most of July and August was 100-103 degree.The leaves turned yellow/orange as i

japanese maple tree and spiderwebs

QuestionHello, This spring my tree did not bloom entirely. Only one half of the tree had leaves. The other side is entirely bare. Weve noticed a large number of spiderwebs around and in between the branches and on

Willow

QuestionQUESTION: Dont know what type of willow neighbor planted, but they did plant it a foot away from the property line and I know (first hand) that willows can do some very serious damage to pipes and sewers and

Southern Live Oaks

QuestionSouthern Live Oak as opposed to a Laurel or Water Oak? How can I tell which one is growing in my yard? AnswerHere are the web links to the three trees with great pictures and descriptions. There are distinc

Which Red Maple???

QuestionI live in Des Moines, IA (zone 5) and am looking to plant a red maple this fall in my yard. The problem I run into is the more I talk to people, the more confused I get by different varieties. Oc

does chemical Triflurilin have any side effects on humans /pets

Question I am considering the Biobarrier root system fabric installed inground in my yard.......is this hazardous to humans ? and would i have to disclose that i used this if i was to sell? appreciate any reply that

maple tree root damage to foundations

QuestionWill the root system of a red maple damage a slab foundation planted 7 feet from a house located near a wetland preserve in central Florida? AnswerNot going to be a problem. Red maples have been used as fou

Paulownia Tree

QuestionI recently planted a paulownia tree which was only 6 high. It is now 4 high. I need to move it to another location because its around water meters, and as fast as its growing it may present a problem. I need

Dying trees

QuestionQUESTION: Again, we live in northeast Ohio. We so appreciated your answer to our last question that we have another problem for which we could use some help. This might be two different issues. We had a 40 f

tired of spiders

QuestionHi Jim, I would like to know if there is any type of tree that wont attract insects, specially spiders. There are many different types of trees in the backyard planted by previous owners and spiders keep goi

elm trees

QuestionHow can I get the black sooty mold off of the deck next to my elm tree? Power washing doesnt seem to do it. I need something to dissolve the black substance. Any idea? Thanks, Jim A

Sprouts form chinese Elm

QuestionI have had a chinese elm removed form my front yard, and the stump was ground, but tere are still sprouts coming up in various places in my yard. I live in Albuquerque NM and do not water much. I

apple tree roots

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, My father has a couple apple trees and one pear tree and he is afraid the roots might damage his inground pool wall. The trees are about 10 years old and the trunk of the trees are about 5 in d

pussywillow/bees, wasps,hornets and black

Questionpussy willow aphids? QUESTION: Gmorning, I have a pussy willow that I have trimmed up into a tree shape, approx 15 feet tall with about a 15 ft canopy. It has been seemingly healthy and still looks so

Aspen Spreading

QuestionAspen are spreading all over the front lawn at 5400ft. Is there a way to stop them from coming up without killing the few larger ones in the corner of the property? AnswerUnfortunately, controlling root spr

bagworms in blue spruce

QuestionI just learned that I have bagworms in 2 blue spruce trees on my property in Eastern Pennsylvania and want to know how they spread and how I can prevent several other trees from becoming affected. The

Maple leaf spots

QuestionHave avery healthy tree, about 9 years old. This year I see dark spots verying in different sizes. Just woundering if they are harmful as we have grand children runinning around and playing under the tree, o

Small Share Tree

QuestionQUESTION: About 5 years ago I planted a maple tree in my front yard. I have pruned it once about 2 years ago. My front yard is only about 20 to 25 feet from the porch to the road. The tree is getting to big

Italian Cypress Trees

QuestionWe live in southwest Idaho - in the Boise or Treasure Valley. I love the look of the Italian Cypress but we do have alkaline soil. When tested there was no acidity. I see a tree across the