Purdue Landscape Report provides science-based, timely information for Midwest landscapes. This information is intended to benefit commercial growers, garden centers, landscapers, arborists, or others who want to keep up with current landscape issues.

The Purdue Landscape Report provides science-based, timely information for Midwest landscapes. Articles and supporting photos are created by members of the Purdue Landscape Report Team which consists of Purdue Extension Specialists and Diagnosticians in disciplines including Horticulture, Entomology

Landscape Resources You Can Use We’re gathering resources to help answer your questions about landscapes and gardens in the Midwest. Find information here on plant selection, fertilizing, planting, pruning, insect pests, diseases, weed problems, tree care and more.

May 3, 2024 · As awareness of the environmental issues of Callery pear spreads, local and state governments are working on removing them from the landscape. It is often joked that pruning these trees is extremely simple, involving a single cut at the base of the tree.

Nov 1, 2024 · Dieback and canker diseases caused by Botryosphaeria, Sphaeropsis, Diplodia and other closely related fungal pathogens are exceptionally common on woody landscape plants. This group of diseases are often referred to collectively as Botryosphaeria diseases and this article will follow that convention

Oct 18, 2024 · Access previous issues of the Purdue Landscape Report for science-based information on Midwest landscapes and gardens.

Jun 21, 2024 · You can find detailed management recommendations and a full list of pesticide options in this Purdue Extension publication: Spider Mites on Ornamentals. Fig. 1. Severe spider mite damage on maple leaves.

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Apr 19, 2024 · Cada video te guiara a través del proceso de diagnóstico, la biología de las plagas y consejos sobre el manejo de las anteriores. Los videos terminan con una demostración de cómo usar Purdue Plant Doctor para confirmar su diagnóstico y obtener recomendaciones actualizadas. Las pestañas de momentos clave te ayudan a navegar por cada vídeo.

Aug 9, 2024 · There have been a significant number of questions and problems regarding triclopyr that have come across my desk this growing season. Several of these problems have come through the Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory (https://ag.purdue.edu/department/btny/ppdl/index.html) from landscapers,