I picked these right out of the yard for an event we had this morning. I couldn’t buy anything more beautiful.
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| photo credit: CK Worley |
Just took this one a few minutes ago. I love hostas! Don’t they look great lining the sidewalk in front of the house?
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| photo credit: CK Worley |
I noticed these bumps on my oak tree leaves. We called our friend Mr. Smith who owns Smith Tree Service which has been in business for over 50 years.
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| photo credit: CK Worley |
He said that the tree had aphid insects on them (or gall) and that these aphids suck the moister out of the leaves where they hatch and this causes the bumps. Then the bumps dry out and turn brown causing the leaves to fall off. He said this occurred because we had two relatively warm winters. They don’t only hatch on oaks but other plants. We walked around and found some on our aucuba and ivy leaves as well. There isn’t anything to do about it but wait for a cold winter and that will take care of them. These aphids damage the appearance of the tree but won’t kill it.
Let's end on a happier note - Squash anyone !
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| photo credit: CK Worley |
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