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Asked July 15, 2025, 8:05 AM EDT

Hello. Along with much of MI we have had a really wet summer and the clover in one of my pastures has taken over. I have horses here who when grazing it become literal drool buckets -completely wetting their stalls so I have removed them from that field and they are fine. How do I eliminate the clover in an environmentally safe way (we have a pond not 50 feet from)? I need this field as only 1 of 2 and the second one is not viable for long term use. I tried one broad leaf (mentions clover) pesticide and it just laughed at me. Help

Livingston County Michigan

Box Elder tree - wood uses #909882

Asked July 15, 2025, 7:14 AM EDT

Hello, I have a very large and gnarled box elder tree that I'm having removed soon. It has a few dead sections but also a lot of live growth. I'm wondering what to do with the wood. I'm thinking of a combination of using the wood chips for mulch all over my garden, using some for firewood, and maybe some for slabs. My biggest concern is pests, fungus, or diseases spreading to my plants and/or house if I use the wood chips extensively (pretty much all of my beds could use some mulch). Are there any risks with doing this? Thanks!

Ingham County Michigan

Mold or fungus on crepe myrtle trees #909881

Asked July 15, 2025, 7:06 AM EDT

I have two crepe myrtle trees in a location that doesn't drain well and I noticed how the bark and leaves have black on them. I also noticed that the branches have a white fungus growing on them. How do I treat this problem or who can I call since the trees are higher than my pump sprayer can reach. I live in Cape St. Clair Maryland.

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Spice bush swallowtail larvae #909880

Asked July 15, 2025, 6:36 AM EDT

Hello,

I planted spicebush seedlings in he spring to grow out for planting in the fall. I had them on the patio in full sun, then moved them to the pergola (on the patio) to reduce sun exposure. Shortly after moving them, I was very pleased to see spicebush swallowtail larvae. As they get larger should I move the plants out into the yard, so the larvae have better access to places to pupate?

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Korean Spice Viburnum pruning #909879

Asked July 15, 2025, 6:36 AM EDT

Can I prune my viburnum now, is it too late? It flowers in Spring. I want to keep this plant smaller in size

Charles County Maryland

Want help with removal of gnats? that are on fruit in kitchen #909876

Asked July 15, 2025, 1:49 AM EDT

Hi. We have a plug in device that is supposed to repel flies and gnats but it is not fully impacting these little flyers who are attracted to fruit in bowls on kitchen counter. They even like lemon rind I leave out on counter to eat the pithe before bed. Got a basket with a netting cover but it does not seal up fully so these little guy find the gaps readily.

Like to have my fruit out of the refrigerator. Please guide me.

Thanks,

Carol in New Hope, PA

Bucks County Pennsylvania

Roadside stand #909875

Asked July 15, 2025, 1:33 AM EDT

I'm looking for clarity on where I can do a pop up roadside stand from time to time?

Josephine County Oregon

zucchini fruit growth #909874

Asked July 14, 2025, 10:55 PM EDT

why do some zucchini fruits stop growing and become mushy at the end before reaching a mature size, while others go on to reach their expected size?

Baltimore City County Maryland

cucumber fruiting issues #909873

Asked July 14, 2025, 10:51 PM EDT

My cucumber plant has produced only one harvest-able fruit. Several other fruits only got to about an inch in length and then withered. Any idea as to what is going on?

Baltimore City County Maryland

Getting rid of Sumacs #909871

Asked July 14, 2025, 10:40 PM EDT

How can I get rid is Sumac’s that are taking over my yard

Cook County Illinois

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