Planetree Questions II: The Final Five
This is the second of a two-part series on planetrees: from popular culture to horticulture.
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Snowdrops: Beauty in the Midst of Chaos
It can be easy to miss the beauty of the natural world when being overwhelmed by anxiety and stress. I nearly missed this herald of spring the Common Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis). This member of the amaryllis family is native to Europe and Eurasia but is not considered an invasive.
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Ten Questions About Planetrees: The First Five
Planetrees, in the genus Plantanus are very popular large trees in the United States and Europe. Here are five questions and answers to planetree questions in this first part of a two-part series.
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As Predicted: Leaf-Browning by Boxwood Leafminer is Extensive This Spring
It's common for boxwoods to emerge from the winter with yellow to brown foliage caused by a number of issues including winter injury and salt damage. However, the primary cause behind discolored boxwoods this spring is the predicted damage by boxwood leafminer.
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Secrest Arboretum: Spring Has Sprung
It is Spring now at Secrest Arboretum in Wooster, Ohio. Though a few plants have started to bloom, it is also the last time for the season that conifers are the main game in town. So, let us look at a few standout needled gymnosperms at Secrest.
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Beetles Emerge from Firewood
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I received an e-mail message from a homeowner asking for an ID of large beetles flying around their home. An attached image revealed the culprit to be painted hickory borers. This and other wood-boring beetles can emerge from firewood stored in or around homes to the surprise and consternation of homeowners.
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Crocus By Other Names
Crocus is a familiar spring flower in gardens this time of year. But there are Autumn-blooming types of crocus as well. And there are two very different types of plants that are given the name of Autumn-blooming crocus, though they are different in many important ways. Let us clarify.
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Start Planning for Pre-Emergence
Spring is hear and we are all getting eager to start working in the flower beds. If you use pre-emergent herbicide or you would like to try it now is the time to start thinking about applying it.
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Spring….The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Spring….The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
We celebrated the first day of Spring yesterday. It is a beautiful time of year. A time of rebirth, renewal, beauty. However, lurking in the background are the Bad and the Ugly!
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Infectious Disease Host Range: How Wide Can It Be?
Host range is an important concept when discussing infectious diseases of plants, and of animals. Is it a wide range of hosts that may be infected by a particular pathogen or narrow? This is important in understanding the range of risk for a particular problem.
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