Western Nebraska’s Unique Trees, Pest Control & Garden Q&A | Backyard Farmer August 10, 2023

This week on Backyard Farmer: We’re bringing you expert gardening advice, from identifying rare trees in western Nebraska to tackling stubborn pests and diseases in your yard. 🌱 In this episode, you’ll learn: How to identify Colorado potato beetles and manage them without harsh chemicals Why blue tag certified seed is your best bet for quality lawns What sunflower rust disease looks like and how it spreads A simple trick to prevent cracked tomatoes before a rainstorm How to spot grape phylloxera, wild lettuce, and spurge—and what to do about them Tips for diagnosing peony problems and aster dieback Managing Japanese beetles on peaches Why you should remove pokeweed immediately due to its toxicity 🌳 Tree Spotlight – Western Nebraska: Northern Pecan Trees producing nuts in local landscapes Turkish Filbert – tight shape, beautiful foliage, soil adaptability Amur Cork Tree – thriving in schoolyards via the Retree Nebraska program Bald Cypress – happy in a protected lawn American Sycamore – surviving western exposure Yellowwood Tree – pollinator-friendly beauty in Centennial Park, Scottsbluff 💌 Have a unique tree in your yard? Email [email protected] 📺 Watch full episodes & clips on our YouTube channel. 👍 Like this video if you love Backyard Farmer. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly gardening help: https://www.youtube.com/BackyardFarme... #BackyardFarmer #NebraskaGardening #UniqueTrees #GardenPests #LawnCare #NorthernPecan #TurkishFilbert #AmurCorkTree #BaldCypress #AmericanSycamore #YellowwoodTree