Backyard Farmer panel answers lawn and tree care questions
The NU specialists cover causes and remedies for white mildew spots on lawns using sulfur. They advise trimming pussy willows to six inches to a foot, and expanding rhubarb plants with fertilization, water, and multiple varieties. They discuss improving hard soil with organic matter, autumn spading, and freezing cycles. Leaves turning black on golden nine bark link to over fertilization, and elm branch drop is natural. Iris browning may be iris leaf spot or borer. treat with copper compounds or cut rot and disinfect. Ammunition query confirms use for dandelions. Nimblewill eradication via Liquid Zytron is noted, with melting out as common Nebraska lawn disease.