Gardening FAQ's
Zone 5
Q. When is it safe
to cut back my asparagus plants?
A. After the ferns tops have turned brown it is safe to
cut them back or you can wait until about asparagus see University of Missouri Extension
Guide G06405.
Q. My roses have
blackspot, what can I spray them with?
A. Blackspot is a fungus so you should spray with a
fungicide, also destroy any leaves with blackspot on them. Plant the roses where
there is good air circulation and practice cleanliness around the plant, as the fungus
will overwinter in the soil under the plant. For more information on selection and growing
roses see University of Missouri Extension Guide G06600 and G06601.
Q. My walnut trees
have very unattractive webs and worms on the ends of the branches, will this kill my tree?
A. No, if your trees are well established they should
not harm you tree, even though they are very unsightly. If your trees are young,
pick them off and destroy them. On larger trees you may have to resort to
chemical control. See University of Missouri Guide G07270 and G07271.
Q. When is it time
to move my peony bushes and when can I cut them back.
A. Peony plants should be moved in early fall,
September is a good time. The tops should not be cut back until after a heavy
frost. Information on flowering perennials can be found in Missouri Extension
Guide G06650.
Q. My pepper leaves
look like they have water spots on them. What are they?
A. The water spots sound like cercospora leaf spot (fungus).
Apply a fungicide spray at 7 to 10 day intervals. Use fixed or neutral copper. See
also University of Missouri Extension Guide G06202.
Q. How can I get rid
of poison ivy?
A. Poison ivy is very difficult to kill. We
suggest that you read and study University of Missouri Guide G04880.
Q. I have lots of
clover and other broadleaf weeds in my lawn, what can I do to get rid of them?
A. October is the best time for broadleaf herbicides
like 2,4-D, especially for chickweed. If your planting is new, a lighter application
may need to be applied. See University of Missouri Extension Guide G06700 and G06705.
Q. I have bagworms
on my evergreens is there a spray I can use?
A. The surest way to get rid of the bagworms is to pick
them by hand and either mash or burn the pests. Be sure that you get all of
them. If they are too numerous to pick by hand then a chemical pesticide may be
used. For information on the best pesticide and the correct time to spray see University
of Missouri Guide G07250.
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