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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 7, 2016
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    This can depend on the plants that you are working with, but in most cases removal of dead plant material is a beneficial task.
    Dead heading spent flowers generally will help the plant produce more flowers and for a longer period.
    In the case of bulb plants or many perennials such as Daylily, you should leave the foliage to die down naturally.
    You can search about the care of specific plants on our Gardening Know How site.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    November 24, 2016
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    These look like galls, which are abnormal growths on a plant caused by an insect or disease infestation. If the lumps are only on one or a few branches, the best treatment is to remove those branches, wiping your pruning tool between cuts with a 10% bleach in water solution to prevent the spread of disease.

    Here is more information on galls:
    http://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-and-plant-advice/help-pests/plant-galls
    http://www.clemson.edu/cafls/departments/esps/factsheets/turforn/plant_galls_induced_by_insects_and_mites_to03.html

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    Avril brown on
    November 24, 2016
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    I forgot to mention that when you break if off, it has a Cayene pepper looking powder inside. It seems to be a parasite. Once I have removed the larger lumps, would oleum be effective?

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 11, 2017
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    Yes, Copper Sulfate is a poison to humans and pets.
    This link will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 13, 2017
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    These links will help you.

    https://gardening.ces.ncsu.edu/2015/08/nc-tree-identification/
    http://ncforestservice.gov/publications/IE0115.pdf
    You can also talk with your County Extension Office.
    Here is a link to find the office nearest you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 11, 2018
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    Can you include a picture of this? This can match many descriptions.

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    MichiganDot on
    March 11, 2018
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    There are 3 options for killing a tree. 1. cut it down and dig out / grind the stump; 2. "girdle" the tree by cutting off the bark and first layer underneath(phloem): encircle the tree about 6" wide and 6-12" from the ground; 3. cut it down and immediately apply glyphosate or triclopyr concentrate to the ring just beneath the bark. The latter method works best if the tree is first allowed to leaf out completely. The second option may result in numerous suckers below the girdle that will have to be removed promptly.

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