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What is Causing Brown Spots On My Coleus?

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Diseases, Pests & Weeds, FAQ

What is causing brown spots on my coleus? Coleuses are wonderful annuals for Parker County with their colorful foliage, tolerance of summer heat and ease of propagation. They like shade from the afternoon Texas sun and even moisture but not constantly wet feet. They...

What Do I Do About Webworms?

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Diseases, Pests & Weeds, FAQ

Many north Texas homeowners are noticing unsightly silken webs appearing on a variety of trees this summer. One of the most common foliage feeding caterpillars in north Texas is the fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea. Despite its name, the fall webworm is active...

What Can I Spray on Dormant Plants To Rid Them of Insects?

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Diseases, Pests & Weeds, FAQ

Is there something that can be sprayed on plants while they are dormant to rid them of insects before they do damage? You can rid your defenseless trees and shrubs of inconspicuous killers by using a prophylactic spray. The spray that should be used is referred to and...

What Are Those Worms Hanging From My Trees?

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Diseases, Pests & Weeds, FAQ

Cankerworms are a major defoliator of broad leaf trees in east and central Texas. Such outbreaks of cankerworms are not predictable and reach high levels with little warning. Cankerworms pose a threat to broad leaf trees. Early detection and control measures are...

Using Horticulture/Dormant Oil in the Landscape

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Diseases, Pests & Weeds, FAQ

January-February is a good time to control scale insects on evergreen shrubs and trees such as camellias, hollies, bay laurel, myrtle, euonymus, citrus, photinias and boxwood through use of a horticultural oil spray. Fruit trees may be sprayed at this time of year in...

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What is Causing Brown Spots On My Coleus?

What Do I Do About Webworms?

What Can I Spray on Dormant Plants To Rid Them of Insects?

What Are Those Worms Hanging From My Trees?

Using Horticulture/Dormant Oil in the Landscape

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