Carolina Mantis, Lilac Problems & Tree Care Tips 🌿🌳 | Backyard Farmer April 24, 2025

This week on Backyard Farmer, Graham Herbst from Nebraska Forest Service helps diagnose possible issues you may be facing with trees in your landscape. Extension Educator Terri James works with the 4H ambassador students to handle all of the weeds in the Backyard Farmer Garden, and Kim Todd discusses 2025 Garden Trends and sustainable hardscape practices. Host: Kim Todd Panel: Kait Chapman, Terri James, Kyle Broderick, Scott Evans 👀 What you’ll learn in this video: How to identify Nebraska’s native Carolina mantis and their egg sacs 🦗 Easy control for catchweed/bedstraw and why gloves help Signs of ash yellows disease in lilacs and what to do about it Why tree strapping/staking should be removed after a year 🌳 Identifying weeds like Dallas grass, rough bluegrass, knotweed & creeping Charlie Caring for roses, peonies, rhododendrons & moss phlox 🌸 Tree diversity tips and warning signs of structural failure Why some insects (springtails, aphids, sunflower moths) aren’t always bad news 🌱 Whether you’re battling weeds, planting new trees, or learning about native insects, this episode is packed with useful tips for every gardener. 👍 Like this video if you want healthier trees and plants. 🔔 Subscribe to Backyard Farmer for weekly expert advice on lawns, landscapes, and gardening. #backyardfarmer #gardeningtips #treecare #weedcontrol #nebraska #gardenpests