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- Q.Why Are Patches Of My Bushes Turning Brown And Shriveling Up? - Hi. I have 4 beautiful decorative bushes that have been in our garden for decades. Toward the end of last ...
- Q.What’s The Difference Between Hardwood And Softwood Bushes And Shrubs - Which bushes or shrubs are considered softwood and how do you tell the difference between hardwood
- Q.Can You Tell Me Where I Can Obtain Argan Tree Seeds? - Have found a supplier in Morrao, but would prefer to deal with an English speaker. I'm not being xenophobic, it's ...
- Q.Filling A Tree Hole - I've researched enough to know that filling holes with caulk, etc. is not a popular fix any longer. Last week ...
- Q.All 3 Of My Parents Trees Have Developed Rippled Trunks. Is This Normal? - We scratched the bark and the trees seem alive. We live in the north Atlanta area. Thank you!
- Q.How To Avoid Or Prevent Girdling Of Very Heavy Suspension Bridge Cable Around Tree. - how to avoid or prevent girdling of very heavy suspension bridge cable around tree.
- Q.Watering Plants In The Garden - When watering new shrubs 1" to 1 1/2" a week, how many gallons is that? Does 1" equal 1 ...
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Jtotheb on
March 2, 2019
London NW11Q.Why are patches of my bushes turning brown and shriveling up?
Hi. I have 4 beautiful decorative bushes that have been in our garden for decades. Toward the end of last summer I noticed a small brown patch on one, where leaves seems to turn brown, curl up and die. It has now spread to all 4 bushes and large patches. What can I do to save the plants? Please help. Thank you in advance.
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
March 3, 2019A.There appears to be a leaf spot disease of some sort. There are many of these, some are fungal, others bacterial. I suggest you call your local cooperative extension office and take a sample to them. Here is how to find your county's extension office: Search.Extenson.org
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- Asked by
pambankhead55 on
March 14, 2019
Ocala,Florida 34482Q.What’s the difference between hardwood and softwood bushes and shrubs
Which bushes or shrubs are considered softwood and how do you tell the difference between hardwood
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 14, 2019A.All trees reproduce by producing seeds, but the seed structure varies. In general, hardwood comes from a deciduous tree which loses its leaves annually and softwood comes from a conifer, which usually remains evergreen.
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Fran Lawson on
March 18, 2019
Euroa Victoria AuQ.Can you tell me where I can obtain Argan tree seeds?
Have found a supplier in Morrao, but would prefer to deal with an English speaker. I'm not being xenophobic, it's just that English is my only language
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 18, 2019A.Do a Google search for the seeds. Try Ebay or Etsy, they can often be good sources for seeds and plants.
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Philip H on
March 20, 2019
64683Q.Filling a tree hole
I've researched enough to know that filling holes with caulk, etc. is not a popular fix any longer. Last week I was able to enjoy the warm weather and checked the trees in my yard. I have a third generation/volunteer sour cherry tree that has produced many pies over the years. 6-7 years ago it was badly damaged in a hail storm; the wounds have mostly healed, but the main trunk runs almost horizontal to the ground and the top of the trunk has a two foot section where the heartwood is exposed. This winter the birds made several deep holes into the exposed wood. Fearing further bird/insect/moisture damage I cleaned out the holes and filled them with cement. Now I'm wondering if the Portland cement mixture will be toxic in the fruit. Any advice is welcome, thank you.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 20, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Research has shown that filling tree holes does more harm than good. Those holes develop a natural barrier to protect itself, so it isn't necessary to intervene.
This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/patching-tree-hole.htm
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kllandrum on
March 25, 2019
30004Q.All 3 of my parents trees have developed rippled trunks. Is this normal?
We scratched the bark and the trees seem alive. We live in the north Atlanta area. Thank you!
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BushDoctor on
March 25, 2019
Certified ExpertA.I will need a photo to be able to give you an accurate diagnosis. Please include a photo, and I will be more than glad to help.
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bruss416 on
April 1, 2019
28746Q.how to avoid or prevent girdling of very heavy suspension bridge cable around tree.
how to avoid or prevent girdling of very heavy suspension bridge cable around tree.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 2, 2019A.Wire damage can certainly harm the tree causing disease, pests and certainly girdling the tree. The only way to prevent it would be to remove the wire.
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May 29, 2019Q.watering plants in the garden
When watering new shrubs 1" to 1 1/2" a week, how many gallons is that? Does 1" equal 1 gallon of water a week?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 29, 2019A.An inch of rain is exactly that, water that is one inch deep. One inch of rainfall equals 4.7 gallons of water per square yard.
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