Recently, many Hoosiers have been reporting suspected sightings of an invasive spider species known as the jorō spider. This species, scientific name Trichonephilia clavata, is native to Japan, the Koreas, China, Taiwan, India, and Vietnam. The name of the spider is derived from its Japanese name “jorōgumo”. Due to the nature of the Japanese language,…Read more about Jorō spiders and similar species[Read More]
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This article is not meant to raise an alarm for a new, deadly tree disease. Rather, I wish to increase your awareness of a disease that has been around for a long time. According to Purdue experts, it is one of the most common and destructive diseases of woody ornamental plants in the Midwest. John…Read more about Disease May Cause Wilting and Eventual Death of Certain Trees and Shrubs[Read More]
Following a recent tornado in Monroe County, an Indiana homeowner noticed something remarkable among the storm damage. More than 30 trees, including walnut and butternut, were either uprooted or snapped. Yet several mature shagbark hickory trees stood largely untouched amid the destruction. This observation prompted an interesting question: Is there something about shagbark hickory trees…Read more about Question: Why Did the Shagbark Hickories Survive the Tornado?[Read More]
Home lawns are often vilified as detriments to the environment. In reality, however, these greenspaces provide many environmental benefits including carbon sequestration, runoff and erosion reduction, groundwater recharge, heat dissipation, soil reclamation and habitat for macro and microorganisms… when managed responsibly. Nearly all of the home lawns in Indiana are comprised of cool season…Read more about BIBITY: Be the Fairy Godmother in Lawn Care[Read More]
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