One of the functions of the Master Gardener is to help with plant problems.

Q    Leaf drop from Chitalpa trees - I have a beautiful Chitalpa, which keeps losing its leaves in great masses. The leaves start out healthy, then develop yellowish spots, the veins start turning brown, spots like brown spots on roses develop and the leaves become fairly dry and drop off.

Q.     My tomato plants were doing fine, suddenly they look like they are dying. The leaves are curling up.  What is happening? 

    Q.     How do you get rid of grasshoppers? They are devouring everything but my weeds.             Most of the gladiolus flowers never got the chance to open. Now the grasshoppers are            starting on my vegetables. Is it too late?

Q.   I'm planning on extending a patio but want to retain the trees in the area. What would be a good product for the patio and how much room should be left around the trees for water?

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