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Tree Identification
Hello, Can you tell me the name of the tree this nut came from. The pod has 3 chambers with 2 nuts in each one. I have attached a photo of the nut and the tree.


Guilford County North Carolina 7 months ago
Worms (canker?) on trees (Red Oak & Cedar)
I sent the following note to the Mecklenburg Lawn & Garden (Horticulture) Help Desk, but without photo. This note has photos attached. Need help dealing with small green worms (fall cankerworm ?) that are on a red oak and a cedar (angel cedar or cedarus deodara ?) tree. They're stripping the leaf between the veins and the needles on entire branches. I understand banding is not especially effective and it's a bit late for this crop of worms. Can the trees be sprayed? If so with what? The worms move like typical inch worms, with a humping movement and have three pairs of legs on one end.
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Mecklenburg County North Carolina 7 months ago
Lima Bean seeds shriveling
I have been growing an heirloom butterbean for a few years, and this year I've had poor seed development inside the pods. I've had a bit of an issue with this variety before, but this year I'd say about half of the seeds in the pods are affected by brown, sometimes sunken, spots. I'm mildly suspicious of the onslaught of all kinds of stinkbugs being the culprit. The leaves look healthy and green, it's just that the seeds are often damaged. I grew these before in Jackson County, and they fared much better there, so it could have something to do with hotter weather and perhaps the soil lacking something where I am gardening now. The variety is originally from just down the road in Valdese, so I would have assumed it would have fared well. Thanks! You can see attached photo of a pod with a healthy seed, one with a little damage, and a shrunken one.


Caldwell County North Carolina 7 months ago
lawn grass identification?
Hi, I'm a homeowner in South Charlotte, and I'm trying to identify which type of grass I have in my lawn. There are a couple of .jpgs attached to this email; if anyone could identify the grass type I would greatly appreciate it! (Planning to renovate one section this Fall.) Thank you very much!
Mecklenburg County North Carolina 7 months ago
Infestation Identification
I have 2 crepe myrtle trees that suddenly show significant presence of an insect, scale, or fungus. I have attached some photos. Please help me identify the substance and recommend treatment. Thank you, Loren Schofield



Mecklenburg County North Carolina 7 months ago
Leggy seedlings
Hello! I hope you can help, please?



Mecklenburg County North Carolina 8 months ago
Deformed Zinnias?
I planted some zinna's recently in a raised bed. They have grown well except that the stems seem to be deformed with about half of them bending downward. The foliage seems to be developing well. They receive full sun and have been well hydrated. I have fertilized them with neptunes fish emulsion and I did spray some spinosad and used diatomaceous earth for a caterpillar infestation. I planted them in some composted cow manure. I have read of herbicide carry over in manure from pyridine carboxylic acids could this be the cause of the bending/twisting stems?



Mecklenburg County North Carolina 8 months ago
Nutgrass
My horse pasture is overrun with nutgrass this year. I see the best recommendation is Outrider, you are right, expensive! Any alternatives that allow for grazing a few weeks? One sight stated Roundup would kill with 2 or more applications, is that a possibility? Since it is thick, should i wait til fall frost? Thanks!
Onslow County North Carolina 8 months ago