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Tree-like sprouts with finger thick roots all over my lawn
Hello, I have attached a picture of a sprout and a part of the root/runner that was underground. I have a tall tree (2 photos also attached, one of trunk and one of foliage) that an arborist told us is a cherry tree of some kind. I believe it is the tree that is dropping tiny dark red berries every fall. I can just continue to mow them down, but they are spreading all over my back yard lawn. Can you identify the plant, and can you tell me how to get rid of it? We live in Blaine between the Anoka County Airport and I-35W. Thanks, Phyl Putz
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Hennepin County Minnesota about 1 hour ago
What is this invasive plant
Photos attached I spent many many hours last summer digging out this plant. It has both Usual fibrous roots and a long thinner tuber attached several inches below those. I have dug down as much as 8 inches to remove the tuber. I did not let it seed last year. I even used a pesticide available for wild mustard. Misidentified and didnt do much. I have just stopped planting in this 8x 12 area of my small backyard. Please help me get my garden back.
Hennepin County Minnesota about 1 hour ago
Blackberry Rust, On Fruit
Hi, I have recently picked 15 lbs of thornless blackberries outside of Jefferson, The plants had a little rust and I noticed upon bringing them home that the berries actually had it as well. I am looking for guidance on safety for consumption. I had planned on making jam but now think frozen berries may be my only option. What do you suggest? Thank You! Jessica
Benton County Oregon about 2 hours ago
Wilted leaves on my fog tree
Hi, I have a fig tree that until 2 days ago, seemed very strong and healthy. However, it seems that suddenly the leaves are wilted and dropping.
It has a drip system, so I don’t believe the problem has to do with not getting enough water.
San Diego County California about 2 hours ago
Plant self-seeded in my yard.
I have a plant, actually several, with very large leaves 3ft. by 1.5 feet, shaped like an arrow, that has grown to about 7-8 feet and now has what looks like thistles seed-like growths. I have seen one in the park and elsewhere. My hunch it is a weed and I should get rid of it. Thanks.
Hennepin County Minnesota about 3 hours ago
Unwanted Seedlings Volunteers
I'm having a growing number of roots? from surrounding trees popping up around my back garden area, I have sprayed cross bow in years past but want to be careful of the surrounding plants and environment. Is 24D the same?? Thanks!!
Henrico County Virginia about 3 hours ago
Leaves dying on zinnia
I have 4 Zinnia plants, each in a different pot. The "shorter" ones are fine. I have 2 taller ones that seem to be "burnt" on the leaves. All in a mostly sunny area. Can you tell me what the problem might be?
Hennepin County Minnesota about 3 hours ago
Possible lantern fly sighting.
I think that I saw one in our backyard garden, also suspiciously in the vicinity of our black walnut tree. I did not know about the existence of this invasive species at the time I noticed it, a couple of weeks ago—I simply thought 'That is a really strange looking insect with that fire-engine red component of its anatomy.' But by pure coincidence, I am a magazine editor and we had assigned an article on the lantern fly invasion. The text arrived a few days ago, and I googled for images of the lantern fly. There it was! To my horror. The strange insect I had spotted. Is is possible that one could get lures and traps, especially to try and protect the black walnut? (I now know from editing the article that lantern fly will attack and destroy countless species of trees and plants, not only its preferred black walnut and Tree of Heaven.) I have a totally organic backyard flower, shrub and vine garden, never sprayed, numerous numerous native plants, pollinator, butterfly and bird refuge, so I don't want to use pesticides. But because I am in DC (the neighborhood of Chevy Chase, DC, contiguous with Chevy Chase, MD,), it did not seem to me that DC has an Extension Service to contact. Hoping that you may be able to offer advice, in case I did see a lantern fly—almost certain now, looking at images, that I did.
District of Columbia County District of Columbia about 3 hours ago
Insect ID help
could you please help me to identify this insect or, if unable , direct me to a source that may be able to do so. Thank you
Hennepin County Minnesota about 4 hours ago
Looking for an Expert Arborist in Branch County/Coldwater area
We suspect we may have oak wilt, and we are looking for an Expert Arborist in Branch County/Coldwater area
Branch County Michigan about 4 hours ago
