Horse Chestnut Conkers

Question

I have a 15 year old Horse Chestnut tree. This is the first year I am finding conkers sprouting “all over the property.” It is out of control. I have even found several of them burrried deep in my plant containers. Do you know why this is happening and how to control it?

Answer 1

You may have had some help from squirrels or other critters planting them for you. You can remove them with a sharp spade shovel or hand trowel to prevent them from continued growth.