Apple Defects, Walnut Pests & Fall Garden Tips | Backyard Farmer September 12, 2024
This week on Backyard Farmer:
We’re tackling a wide range of gardening and tree questions from across Nebraska and beyond. From apples and walnuts to lawns, ponds, houseplants, and even owls and skunks — we’ve got answers!
🌱 In this episode, you’ll learn:
What causes catfacing on apples (hint: stink bugs)
How to identify and manage larder beetles in the home
What’s inside blackened walnuts (the work of walnut husk maggots)
Why clover in pastures can be beneficial
How to control weeds in new lawns and garden beds
Snails in ponds — harmful or harmless?
Barred owls in backyards and why they’re protected
How to spot emerald ash borer damage in ash trees
When and how to prune young trees for strong structure
What causes cracked tree bark (sunscald or girdling roots)
Tips for bringing houseplants indoors for winter pest-free
Dealing with bullet galls on oaks and wasp activity
Managing oak skeletonizer moths on red oaks
Fall control for wild violets, ground ivy, and lawn weeds
What skunk damage means for your turf (grubs!)
Identifying rat holes, squirrel behavior, and double-blooming lilacs
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