The fungus responsible for dogwood anthracnose can spread from the leaves into twigs and large branches. If the disease reaches the main trunk, it can kill the tree. Management: Detecting anthracnose early is the best way to control the disease. Once identified, prune out diseased twigs and ...
The dogwood bloom is magnificent, but when the "petals" fall, there are still more seasons of beauty to enjoy. The leaves will start to appear on the dogwood trees at the end of the flower display. The foliage is also lovely, simple and untoothed with distinctive visible veins curving to...
To treat a fungus in your yard, it’s important to identify them first. Once you know what type of fungus growth you are facing, you will be able to find a solution to treat it. Usually a fungal disease can be eradicated from your yard by changing cultural practices of your lawn care...
Careful watering is vital to prevent Fusarium wilt from settling in the soil. Cleaning your garden equipment and maintaining good pest management is another way to prevent the spread. Root rot can be salvageable if detected early – check root ball for any diseased (brown, mushy) sections, and...
Layer one to two inches of clippings over the lawn and then wait for them to decompose before adding more as needed. Mulching with grass clippings is only good as a preventative measure. Never leave diseased grass clippings behind, otherwise, the infection may spread. ...
1) Mow your lawn as close to the ground as possible. Scalp it. If you can wait until it’s not actively growing (summer here in the west), that’s even better. Don’t water it! 2) Cover it up with – yes, you guessed it – a really thick layer of arborist wood chips. They...
when cool nights follow warm days. Insufficient sunlight and poor air circulation encourage development. There are many different powdery mildew fungi. The fungus spores overwinter on fruit trees. In spring, the fungi begins to grow, and spores are released to travel on the wind to young leaves...
Crowns: If you have a lot of decay, you may need a custom-fittedcrownmade of porcelain, resin, gold, or composite material to replace your tooth's natural crown. Root canal: This surgery is used to remove diseased pulp. After the drilling and removal of damaged pulp, a biocompatible mate...
Noticeable needle loss or discoloration in pine trees could be a sign of a diseased tree. But what disease, and how can you treat your pine tree to restore it to health? So, if you’re asking yourself why your pine trees are turning brown, in this article, we’ll detail 10 common ...
Why would anyone need to know how to espalier a fruit tree? Why wouldn’t you plant a tree with the intent of having it grow large and full? And then, I started learning more about the art/practice of espaliering trees and may have spent some time in my backyard this morning ...