Q: After heavy rain a huge limb fell from a pecan tree on top of a small dogwood splitting it. What do I do now? A: Wow – this is tough to decide. I doubt very much if the split-away limb could be bolted ba
Q: Near the ground on a young maple tree trunk there is an amorphous black shape. It looks like soot. This tree is one of a pair and is not as green or as large as the other that was planted at the same time abou
Q: My Kwanzan cherry tree has splitting bark then the limb dies. No visible pests. What is your opinion? A: I see two smoking guns. In the first picture there is a hole that looks like it was formed from a stub b
Spreading Elephant Ear – Transplanting
Q: This elephant ear started about seven years ago from a shriveled up bulb found in a work bench area. It has gotten so big I need to know the easiest way to transplant some of it to different areas of my yard.
Anole (and snake) – In Camellia
Q: Over the past couple of weeks, I have noticed up to six of these little green anole lizards in my camellia and holly bushes. About dusk, they crawl up the stem and find a leaf and sleep throughout the night, l
Poultry Litter – Controlling Odor
Q: In my county farmers put chicken manure on their pastures. Why do they do this? It really smells! A: Farmers put chicken litter on pastures instead of having to buy and apply commercial fertilizer. Chicken lit
Q: There is a tree up the street that these spiky things came from. What is the name of the tree, and how can I plant one from these acorns? A: They are Chinese chestnut burs. Each one contains 1 – 3 large
Q: I planted three 6ft. dogwoods this past June. I know it wasn’t the best time. Planted in the burlap ball, cut top of burlap only, added gravel under and mixed in some potting soil, watered daily throughout Jun
Q: I have a strange white substance growing on two trees in my backyard. Can you help me identify it and tell whether it is a hazard to the trees? A: The white stuff is pine rosin (hardened sap) exuding from a wo
Q: I have parts of my centipede lawn that are light-colored. I have done a Clemson University soil sample and the soil pH is 6.8. What do you think caused this discoloration? A: I think the problem is that soil p
Lacebark Elm (Chinese Elm) – Identification
Q: What kind of tree is in these pictures? Are they hardy for north GA? A: A nice looking lacebark elm! It is an excellent tree and would grow well in north Georgia. The mottled bark is particularly attractive. D
Q: During this past spring, I noticed a plant growing in my front yard. I let it grow and it turned out to be a gourd plant! I continued to let it grow until I harvested the gourds last week. One plant produced o
Osteospermum (African daisy) – Leaf Damage
Q: I planted this flower a few weeks ago. Something seems to be eating it. A: Osteospermum (African daisy) is very attractive and has few insect enemies. This looks like moderate feeding damage caused by a leaf-f
Q: I had a very old oak tree that got some kind of root disease and it had to be removed. I did not have the stump ground down. It is sprouting baby oak trees along with huge mushrooms. If I leave the babies to g
Q: One of my large flowering cherry trees split down the middle. Can I save it by putting a strap around the tree and pulling it back together? A: Eventually the tree will fail but you might be able to get a few
Deer Damage to Tree – Repairing?
Q: This tree is about three years old. A deer scratched off the middle branches with its antlers. Is there anything I can do to encourage new limbs to grow in the middle so it looks like a Christmas tree again?
Q: What is the best treatment for the bugs causing this mold. I am afraid it is killing my magnolias. A: Your magnolia has a severe infestation of one of the several species of scale insects. The motionless insec
Cryptomeria – Difference Between ‘Yoshino' and ‘Radicans'
Q: What is the difference between cryptomeria Yoshino and cryptomeria Radicans? A: I haven't grown either personally but my landscaper friends say this: Danna Cain "The radicans are smaller, a darker
Q: What are these spots on my dogwood leaves? How do I control them? A: Elizabeth Little, a plant disease expert at UGA says it is likely Pseudocercospora cornicola. Leaf spots are more prevalent during wet weath
Q: My daughters want to have horses on our property. Does UGA have resources for them? A: The University of Georgia has excellent resources for you. Read these then call your local Extension office at 1-800-ASKUG
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