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May 1, 2008 — Preemergence for Weed Control

When should I put on preemergence? University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Turf Specialist, Roch Gaussoin will be covering this topic. Also there will be a feature on Buffalo Grass sod production. View program View image gallery


Questions & Answers
Our fruit trees are in full bloom, but why haven't we been seeing many insects?
Is it too late to apply pre-emergents?
What would cause the upper leaves on tomato plants to burn up and then die?
What would cause the needles of a five-year-old White Pine to turn brown? (See images)
Why do we currently have a number of large flies near our basement windows and lights? How can we control them?
Are there any special turf cultivars that can be used in a lawn with a large shade tree?
Why have our peony plants experienced stunted growth this spring? (See images)
Lightning Round - Multiple Questions
How can I control wasps in my shed without having to enter the shed?
After our Redbud was cut down last year, Redbud sprouts are popping up all over the lawn. How can we control these small trees?
What would cause leaves from a single branch of a Maple tree to turn brown? Why would only the bottom branches leaf out?
What is this plant growing in our yard? (See images)
Is it okay to put grass clippings along the house? Will it lead to termites?
When watering our seeds with well water, a white mold developed on top of the soil. What is this and what can we do to get rid of the mold?
What are the purple shrubs that are currently growing in Nebraska? How are they cared for?
Why would a Macintosh apple trees drop a lot of apples? Would this be related to a sulfer application that was applied?
How can we get rid of Downy brome?
Why would our seed-grown Purple Wave Petunias turn brown, purplish and yellow?
When and how can Iris borer be controlled?
How can Oyster Shell Scale be controlled on Dogwood trees?
How can sand burrs be controlled?
Why would our Andorra Compact Juniper suddenly turn brown?
When is a good time to split Hosta plants?
What type of insect will hatch from this egg mass? (See images)
How do you prevent new tree growth sprouting from the roots of old trees?
What would be causing our Arborvitae tree to turn brown? (See images)
What is this plant and why is it so brown? (Yucca Plant) (See images)
What is the gray bug featured in the introduction of Backyard Farmer?
How can sand burrs be controlled (update)?
Our lawn has deteriorated over the past five years? Why is this and what can we do?
Does this Scotch Pine have Pine Wilt? (See images)
What is this flowering plant? When should it be pruned? (Flowering Quince Shrub) (See images)
What are these insects that look like small pieces of white lint with antennae?
Is this rhizopus needlecast? (See images)
See plant, insect & disease samples
Sample - Tent Caterpillars
Sample - Winter Annual Weeds (Shepherd's purse, Henbit, and Pennycress)
Sample - "Black Leg" diseases in Geraniums
Sample - Diseased Austrian Pine and Bald Cyprus
Plants of the Week - Korean Spice Viburnum and Dwarf Iris
Sample - Honeyvine Milkweed
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Backyard Farmer features
Video segment - Pre-Emergents
Video Segment - Local Buffalo Grass
Calendar of Events
Video segment - Container Gardening
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County Extension Offices
UNL Entomology Department
UNL Agronomy & Horticulture Department
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
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