What's Hot Crabapple scab is increasing rapidly in the landscape after the rainy period we just experienced. No controls now. Sycamores are recovering from the ravages of anthracnose by putting out new leaves. Powdery mildew on dogwoods is increasing is more noticeable. Chocolate brown patches on the leaves, also symptomatic of powdery mildew are now visible.
White clover is in full bloom and very prevalent in many lawns.
It may require more than one application. The county offices have been receiving lots of slug calls with the consistently wet weather we've had. Another option is to place a barrier of sand around desirable plants. Slugs do not like to crawl over a rough surface. Crawlers are beginning to settle at the base of needles and begin feeding.