Wow! Spring!!!!! or The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. by Peter on April 7, 2010 at 8:46am Wow, those early bloomers have sprung to life. Lot's happening right now and I can't hope to mention them all. I love to see those Magnolia blooms. Also, although I love to see them, the pear/cherry blossoms seem to kick my immune system into overdrive.
Unfortunately lots of pests are kicking into action now too. Look out for Spruce Spider Mites and Boxwood Psyllid; their eggs have hatched. Gypsy Moth and Azalea Lace Bug eggs will be hatching soon and Leafminer adults will soon be emerging.
More details can be seen at Link to www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/gdd - The Ohio State University's "Growing Degree Days and Phenology for Ohio". Phenological data was obtained from research by Dan Herms & John Cardina, and web site development was managed by David Lohnes. Eastern Tent Caterpillar by Peter on April 5, 2010 at 10:08pm Look out for these pests. The eggs have hatched already (last week of March/ first week of April) and some nests have been sighted. If you have them you will see their silky nests in the branch crotches of your trees. They are hungry and could totally defoliate your trees. What's Happening in My Yard? by Peter on March 30, 2010 at 8:17am Growing Degree Day's currently between 70 and 80 degrees F in our area.
Watch for Red Maple in full bloom. Cincinnati Home and Garden Show by Dave on March 1, 2010 at 8:00am Over the past several months we have dedicated many hours and much blood sweat and tears to prepare for our first entry in the home and garden show. Our booth is made from recycled pine and spruce trees that died due to the severe drought of 2007 and 2008. Our logo was carved from that same material by our friend; artist Roman Imielowski. Please come see us in booth number 1053. Show dates and times are.......3/6,13 10:30am to 9:00 pm, 3/7,14 10:30am to 6:00pm, 3/10,11,12 Noon to 9:00pm. Asian Longhorned Beetle by Peter on February 8, 2010 at 4:24pm Ask our certified arborist why this pest is more serious than the Emerald Ash Borer.
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