Those of a certain age will remember concerns about a hole in the ozone layer dominating the news in the mid 1980’s. This concern led to the ban of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s), and other ozone-depleting chemicals via the Montreal Protocol. According to the European Environment Agency, since the early 2000’s, the hole has been shrinking and…Read more about Ozone Damage to Landscape Plants: A hidden stress[Read More]
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Do your landscape plants have cankers, mosaics, galls, mummies, or witches’ brooms? These and other symptoms are often difficult for the average homeowner to understand, let alone visualize. Purdue Extension staff can often assist with diagnosing plant diseases. Additionally, Purdue Extension specialists Janna Beckerman (retired) and Tom Creswell authored the publication, “Symptoms and Signs for…Read more about Plant Disease Symptoms You Could Notice in Your Home Landscape[Read More]
Recently a homeowner in Hamilton County posted on the Indiana Native Plant Society Facebook page with concerns about aphids, mites, and apple scab in her maple and oak trees. She asked for a second opinion and treatment options for these pests. I reached out to the homeowner and requested permission to collect samples from the…Read more about Case Study: Maple tree pests in the landscape[Read More]
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