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Need to identify leaf extensions on the leaves of an elm sapling in Houston, Tx.
May 22, 2013
I have an elm sapling which grows strange leave extensions on its leaves. Can I send you a picture? Tree looks healthy
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Identification of insects on crepe myrtle in Florida
May 22, 2013
I have large colonies of striped bugs on large crepe myrtle in my backyard. They stay in large groups and have long antennae. There are larger black bugs among the groups that appear to corral and g...
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Problems with a two year old persimmon tree in Fredricksburg, TX.
May 22, 2013
Hi Mr/Ms Smarty Plants, We planted a 4-ft Texas Persimmon, Diospyros texana, 2-years ago, with wonderful leaf and fruit production since. We recently had a hail storm (5/9/13) and although mos...
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Non-native ligustrum in non-native fescue in Medina TX
May 22, 2013
Is there an effective way to kill baby ligustrums coming up in my fescue yard without harming the grass?
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