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White pine has white dusting. #793092

Asked May 28, 2022, 1:53 PM EDT

This pine continues to get white “dust” on the bottom side of the branches. New growth happens every year.



Hennepin County Minnesota

Mugo pine #793059

Asked May 28, 2022, 10:28 AM EDT

My pine seems to have suddenly lost all of its needles. It still has several buds throughout. What could be causing this?

Cass County Michigan

Are Douglas Fir Needles a Good Mulch #788229

Asked April 27, 2022, 10:57 AM EDT

Hello, I have three Douglas Fir trees in my yard which produce lots of debris. Rather than filing my yard debris container with the needles, could I use them as a mulch for my blueberries, rhodies and azaleas? Thank you.

Multnomah County Oregon

Ramsey County Compost site compost & jumping worms #787848

Asked April 24, 2022, 2:50 PM EDT

Hi there -- Trying to decide whether the compost offered at Ramsey county public sites is likely to contain baby jumping worms or eggs of same. I already have them in my yard and it's distressing! But I do like to use a lot of compost. Please advise. Thanks, Susan

Ramsey County Minnesota

Pine nuts plants #779590

Asked December 30, 2021, 5:04 PM EST

Can you plz refer me to a local nursery where we can find pine nut plants or seeds? Thank you

Delta County Michigan

Douglas fir losing bottom needles #777679

Asked November 12, 2021, 12:36 PM EST

What can I do to stop my Douglas fir from dying? It is approximately 20 ft tall and was beautiful. Help

Fairfield County Ohio

pine trees #777091

Asked November 03, 2021, 3:26 PM EDT

I have 15 white pine trees about 6 years old. They all seem to be dying, they are turning brown from the trunk out. Please help me save them, I do not know what the problem or solution is. thank you



Licking County Ohio

Ponderosa pine needles as mulch in flower beds? #776935

Asked November 01, 2021, 5:26 PM EDT

Hi!! Oh thank you for taking this question!! We have day lilies, marigolds, snap dragons, Jupiter's beard, burning bush and lupin in our front landscaping. We are wondering if ponderosa pine needles which have fallen on top of our commercial grade mulch would be a problem? We would have to individually pick up one ponderosa pine needle at a time...... I have read that pine needles can be too acidic for other plants. But I also read that pine needles make great mulch. I don't see pine needle mulch in Colorado Springs. So, we would NOT be using Ponderosa pine needles as our main mulch. We bought mulch from a garden center and that is in with our flowers. The needles are from our neighbor's tree. We'd probably lay down fresh garden center mulch next spring in the flower beds. Thank you for your professional advice! Dawn

El Paso County Colorado

juniper scale? how to trewatr? #775934

Asked October 20, 2021, 2:43 PM EDT

Hi- I have wichita junipers that are very brittle... the needles fall off when touched... and on closer inspection they look like they have scale. These are big shrubs, ,maybe 6-7' tall and valuabl e to screening in my landscape. I'm hoping they might recover if I treat them with horticultural oil. Should I apply this fall or wait until spring? Many thanks for your reply- Sue<personal data hidden>

Boulder County Colorado

Evergreen decline #774008

Asked October 03, 2021, 12:44 PM EDT

Hello, When we built our home 3 years ago this evergreen appeared quite healthy. This summer in particular, it seems to have declined significantly with a lot of branches becoming bare and needles browning. Do you have suggestions as to what we can do to make this tree healthier? There are no visible insects or mold. Thank you. Gwen Fitzgerald



Oakland County Michigan