1/4" to 1/2" bites out of my new crepe myrtle leaves

I bought 2 crepe myrtles (20 gal size) that looked fine and planted the two of them two weeks ago. One is doing very well but developed several leaves with 1/4" smooth curved "bites" out of the new young leaves. The other one I planted suddenly has almost every new leaf bitten down to the stem with several news leaves already being attacked. The "bites" are also 1/4" to 1/2" in length and curved on the leaf as if a small animal took a clean bite out of each leaf. Please advise what these might be. Evidently I need to work fast b/c this one is losing leaves fast to this hungry attacker. I do not see any bugs, aphids or beetles with my naked eye. Thank you.

Fort Bend County TX over 6 years ago

citrus fruit and freeze tonight and tomorrow

I have naval oranges, ujukitsu, and grapefruit trees with fruit still on them. Do I need to pick these fruit since the temperatures in Sugar Land, TX will be at or below freezing (27-31 degrees) for over 24 hours tomorrow?

Fort Bend County TX about 7 years ago

Best Boxwood for 4-6 foot hedge

What is the best, fastest growing and easiest to care forvariety of boxwood for a 4-6 foot hedge? Then, where is the best place to buy these plants at a good price? Thank you. Sugar Land Resident

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Fort Bend County TX over 5 years ago

Roundup on Oak Suckers

Our gardeners sprayed roundup upon oak suckers under our live oak tree, which is approximately fifteen years old. Now, the roots and suckers look black and I am very worried about the tree. So far, it shows no other signs of distress, but the blackened suckers can't be good. I don't know if the tree has received such treatment before. We moved in less than a year ago and prefer an organic approach, which we explained too late. Can I help the tree and if so, how? Thanks so much.

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Fort Bend County TX over 6 years ago

Brown spots,fading color on azaleas

80% of my newly planted (March, 2020) azaleas have developed spots & some leaves are fading into light green color. I also noticed 1 little growth (no idea what to name it) on a stem this morning 8/24/20). I’ve trimmed away wilted/brown stems. Sprayed with neem oil early this morning. Please let me know if you have any recommendations. I’ve lived in Sugar Land, TX (suburb of Houston) for 19 yrs & have always dreamed of growing azaleas... I really don’t want to see my plants die.

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Fort Bend County TX 6 months ago

Java Plum tree

I have a Java Plum (also known as Jambuline) five years old can I get fruit from this tree,if yes how long it may take? Thanks Mansoor Sawani

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Fort Bend County TX 9 months ago

Emerald Green

How far from the house should a Emerald Green tree be planted?

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Fort Bend County TX 9 months ago

What type of weed and how to control it

In past few years we have had a lot heavy rains and floods but over the years our grass has changed Here a few pics and seems out of control.Not sure what to use and we do have horses on the property.........Rosenberg and Richmond area

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Fort Bend County TX over 1 year ago