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… appear annually or hard shelf-like structures that grow a new layer each year as the rot progresses. As a result of … root rot and annosum root rot.  Procerum root rot  appears to be associated with trees and shrubs planted in heavy, wet, … wood become spongy and develop resin pockets that ooze sap when punctured. Resin may also ooze through the bark at the …

… Although it is a  native species, it is susceptible to several diseases, pests, and abiotic (nonliving) problems … is a fungal disease that is favored by wet spring weather. When numerous, the spots can cause leaves and … is seldom needed, but if desired, wear gloves and manually remove and discard the larvae. If an infestation is heavy, …

… many tree species like sycamore will develop new foliage to replace diseased leaves.  Young leaves may become … for better air circulation throughout the canopy. Rake and remove infected fallen leaves in the fall and plant resistant varieties when available. It is generally not economical to spray large …

… summer to house the growing caterpillar. They spread from tree to tree by ballooning (they spin a fine web and use wind … thoroughly to all infested plant foliage after July 15. Check the label on the pesticide to be sure bagworm and the …

… Alberta Government, Bugwood.org Updated: March 1, 2023 When lightning hits a tree, water in the cells beneath the … strikes the tree, travels down the trunk, then jumps to an object with less electrical resistance. If lightning … and temporarily covered with burlap or plastic. Otherwise, remove loose bark, water as needed, and wait to determine …

… and variable, changing seasons, take proper measures to prevent plant problems as part of the landscape planning … Diagnosing and managing problems with your plants is a skill set that takes time, research, finding reputable … is a lot of bad information on the internet), and knowing when to turn to an expert for help such as our Ask Extension …

… damage fine root hairs, and render the root system unable to absorb water. Plants exposed to excess moisture show the … plants that tolerate soil and moisture conditions at a specific site. Group plants with similar water requirements … root decay and become susceptible to fungal root diseases when grown on wet sites. How to modify the existing site to …

… are of this class because plants in the soil are too heavy to ship economically. Bare root plants are planted while … that aren’t available as bare root or container-grown. When selecting a B&B plant, make sure the ball is sound and … in containers. Before buying, ask nursery personnel to remove the container and inspect the roots. Roots should be …

… most damage. White pines in our area are especially prone to winter ice and wind damage. Winter color of evergreens  … Often, the foliage colors will revert back to normal when springtime temperatures return to normal. Leaf scorch … damaged shrubs may benefit from pruning . Prune to remove dead, damaged or broken branches and to stimulate new …

… 'good' insects that provide pollination and pest control. To learn more on this topic, watch our free 1-hour webinar … and store them indoors for the winter. After digging, remove loose soil from the roots, cut the foliage back to … Lyme Disease . Be sure to protect yourself from tick bites when spending time outdoors, especially along forest edges. …