Oak Wilt, Garden Pests & Lawn Problems | Backyard Farmer September 5, 2024
This week on Backyard Farmer: viewer gardening questions, pest IDs, lawn issues, and tree care advice. Plus, a feature on diagnosing and managing oak wilt, a deadly disease that affects Nebraska oak trees.
🌱 In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to identify and manage fall webworms in trees
What to do about pillbugs (roly-polies) in unexpected places
Controlling ragweed and goatheads (puncture vine) invading lawns
Diagnosing potato and tomato problems, from vascular discoloration to black walnut toxicity
Why bayberry and holly plantings can struggle in Nebraska soils
Everything you need to know about oak wilt disease and why red oaks are especially vulnerable
Identifying hawk moths, cicada killer wasps, and tobacco budworms
Using a soil knife for weeds, planting, and garden cleanup
Tips for dealing with aster yellows on allium, peach cankers, and viburnum leaf spot
Lawn care timing for herbicides, reseeding, and compost use
🌳 Feature Segment – Oak Wilt in Nebraska:
Learn how this deadly fungal disease spreads, which oak types are most at risk, and why calling a certified arborist is key for diagnosis and prevention.
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