If your turf is looking a little worse for wear, you aren’t alone. There is still hope for a lush, green lawn this year. Just a few simple steps will help to get a lawn that will make the neighbors jealous.
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Chartreuse isn’t the first color we think of to describe tree leaves. The color is half green/ half yellow, but it is the perfect color to describe many trees in the area right now. What is causing trees to be this color and why is it happening now? Chlorosis could be to blame and there are many causes for the yellow/green color. With a little know-how you can have your trees back to their dark green color.
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Whether you pronounce it toe-may-toe or ta-mah-toe, either way you say it they are both delicious. Tomatoes are grown in over 86 percent of home gardens in the United States, making them the most popular homegrown vegetable. There are many common diseases and problems that can plague tomatoes. With a little help, you can keep your tomatoes in tip top shape.
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¿Has notado cedros con globos naranjas? Parece que los árboles han comenzado a crecer gelatina naranja. Hay un hongo entre nosotros. Averigüe qué puede hacer ahora que ha ocurrido la infección y si hay algo que pueda hacer para prevenirla en el futuro.
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Have you noticed cedar trees with orange globs? It looks like the trees have started growing orange jelly. There is a fungus among us. Find out what you can do now that infection has happened and if there is anything you can do to prevent it in the future.
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Winter can be a beautiful time of the year. The gracefully falling snow or frost on the plants in the morning sun can be an attractive sight to some. To others, it just means more work outside. Regardless of how you feel, these winter conditions should remind everyone to think about their turf. That’s right, I said turf. While the frost and snow are pretty, there are some steps that you can take now to ensure a beautiful looking lawn come spring.
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Cedar-Apple Rust Galls on Juniper
Have you notice cedar trees with orange globs? It looks like the trees have starting growing orange jelly. There is fungus among us. Find out what you can do now that infection has happened and if there is anything you can do to prevent it in the future. Continue reading
Cooler days signal the first signs autumn will be here before we know it. If your peonies have seen better days, there are several tasks you can be doing now to ensure bountiful blooms next spring. Continue reading
Summer Patch disease
Fungus can be both a good and a bad thing. Mushrooms on pizza are an example of good fungus. Fungus in lawns, on the other hand, are nearer the other end of the spectrum. If your turf is looking a little thin and brown in spots; you are not alone. Fungus and hot temperatures will wreak havoc on lawns this year, but there is still time to make your lawn look full and lush for this fall. Continue reading
Tree on the far left was killed by pine wilt.
There is a problem affecting pine trees in Nebraska, pine wilt. Pine wilt is caused by a tiny organism that can produce big problems. With a little education you can be well informed on this problem and know what to do if it happens. Continue reading
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