We are thrilled to announce that the Bedford County Extension Master Gardeners' Help Desk is open to take your gardening questions. If you live in the Bedford County VA area, you can contact us by phone call (540) 586-7675 or e-mail bedfordmg@vt.edu. … [Read more...]
Holly Bushes- Dieback and Decline
The client was concerned about 10 year old Soft Touch hollies, that are suffering from severe dieback and decline. DIAGNOSIS / RECOMMENDATION Samples sent to the Virginia Tech Plant Disease Lab, which diagnosed the problem as Black Root … [Read more...]
Japanese Stiltgrass
The client requested identification of a weed taking over his lawn and recommendations on how it should be controlled. DIAGNOSIS / RECOMMENDATION The weed was identified as Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum). It can be controlled in … [Read more...]