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- Q.I Put It In Already - I can send a picture by text or email. I have a nasty little weed that is taking over my ...
- Q.Tree With White Sap And Evergreen Leaves - Tree is evergreen and has white sap that grows from bits cut from tree. I have been told it is ...
- Q.Need To Identify A Tree - Was hoping to be able to submit a picture(s) - need to identify a tree/bush that is growing so I ...
- Q.Trying To Identify Holly Shrub With Small Red Trumpet Shaped Flowers - I spotted what looks like a Holly shrub in the Gardens of Osbourne House on the Isle of Wight UK. ...
- Q.What Is This Weed? - This leafy weed spreads very quickly throughout the lawn. The leaves start out green but then turn yellow. They form ...
- Q.How Do I Know If These Off-shoots Are Truly Yucca Plants? - I found what I thought was a Yucca in the ditch by my driveway - I eventually threw it in ...
- Q.Unknown Ground Cover Plant On My Hillside - I'd like to know the name of a plant I inherited. A friend calls it "false beet," but I can't ...
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jimbo1164 on
June 22, 2014Q.i put it in already
I can send a picture by text or email. I have a nasty little weed that is taking over my yard. Texas A&M doesn't seem to know what it is. It is close to the ground. Evidently spreads with seeds and runners and maybe even parts mowed off. I experimented with msma but can't use it, as it's illegal. Flat killed it though. It laughs at regular weed killers. Roundup kills it but will kill my yard too. The stuff has a powerful odor that can be smelled when mowed. It looks like lawn burr but it isn't. It has no burrs. It seems to have tiny little flowers almost imperceptible. Please help! My county agent has sent it to Texas A&M, but no one seems to know what it is. Jimbo
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
June 23, 2014A.You can send a picture through here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ask-a-question/
It sounds like a really nasty little weed. Even if you identify it, you'll still have a battle on your hands to get rid of it. Have you considered non-chemical attack, like pouring boiling water on all the root areas? It will take persistence, but eventually you can root it all out. Here's more on chemical-free herbicide: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htmWas this answer useful?00
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Anonymous on
June 30, 2014Q.Tree With White Sap and Evergreen Leaves
Tree is evergreen and has white sap that grows from bits cut from tree. I have been told it is called the tree of life. The other one is a small tree. I heard it was called something like angel tree. It has very small leaves and only seems to grow in the shade or in very sheltered outside.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
July 4, 2014A.Sorry, not enough information. There are quite a number of plants commonly known as "tree of life," and the only angel trees I know of have large leaves and large trumpet-shaped flowers. I do have suggestions how to find out what you've got, though. Sit down with your computer and do some research through google. Take some samples to the nearest Extension Service; this link will help you find one: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
Or send us pictures through our email connection. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/contact-us/Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
psnyders on
July 14, 2014Q.need to identify a tree
Was hoping to be able to submit a picture(s) - need to identify a tree/bush that is growing so I can figure out how to prune it. I am hoping it is a bush that I can take down to a couple of feet and have it grow again - and the keep it at a manageable size. Can you let me know how to submit pictures for the identification??
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theficuswrangler on
July 15, 2014A.You can submit pics so that we can help you identify the tree.
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taressem on
July 17, 2014Q.Trying to identify holly shrub with small Red Trumpet shaped flowers
I spotted what looks like a Holly shrub in the Gardens of Osbourne House on the Isle of Wight UK. It has small red funnel/trumpet-shaped flowers. Tried several books but can't find it anywhere. Help please.
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theficuswrangler on
July 18, 2014A.We have just opened a feature that allows you to post a picture with your question. https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/questions-asked/
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pozzumgee on
July 22, 2014Q.What is this weed?
This leafy weed spreads very quickly throughout the lawn. The leaves start out green but then turn yellow. They form a dense mat and never rise above a few inches. It seems to die out in the winter, then starts back up at the end of spring. The root is just a long single stalk, so it's easy to pull up, but it keeps coming back. I don't want to try any herbicides until I know what this darn thing is. Please help!
Answered by
Heather on
July 23, 2014
Certified ExpertA.I believe that may be buttonweed. Here is more info on it:
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/turf/publications/weed9.htmlWas this answer useful?00- Answered by
pozzumgee on
July 31, 2014A.You are absolutely correct! I identified it last week as Virginia Buttonweed. Thanks for your help!
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Lyssa W on
August 5, 2014Q.How do I know if these off-shoots are truly Yucca plants?
I found what I thought was a Yucca in the ditch by my driveway - I eventually threw it in a pot with some soil and water - & now I have multiple green sprouts!!!
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
August 6, 2014A.Kind of hard to tell from the picture, but good for you for saving lost plants. Why don't you just let it go ahead and grow, and as the foliage matures, you'll be able to better tell what it is.
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lainepaloma1 on
August 20, 2014Q.Unknown ground cover plant on my hillside
I'd like to know the name of a plant I inherited. A friend calls it "false beet," but I can't find that name online. 2-3" tall, dark green leaves w/ purple and pink leaves interspersed. Spreads quickly via runners, needs no maintenance.
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Nikki on
August 20, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Could you send us a picture? This would help us with its identification.
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