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A. A not uncommon situation, this clear or brown liquid is named white slime flux, a bacterial infection. A physical problem, flux oozes out of stress cracks, pruning wounds, is pressured out of weak trees.

Bothersome, but no treatment necessary. Try to keep tree healthy so it can heal over. Notice butterflies and bees drinking sap. Wash sap off trees. Water deeply and infrequently, fertilize lightly.

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Annual Marigolds are magnets for spider mites in July. No spider mite problems in fall. Use tall flowering French or African yellow and orange planted in masses. Especially recommended are Mari-Mums.

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• Add some of these bright attractive colors to your landscape this fall.

  • Shear roses back now. Water and fertilize for fall bloom in October. Treat if necessary for insect and disease problems.
  • Time to plant potatoes now. Also beans and squash for the final warn season crop. Cool season plants go in soon.
  • Water deeply all trees, shrubs and lawns.

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