[Arid_gardener] Saving our buddlea

[Bill Woody]

We have a buddlea (butterfly bush) which has been savagely attacked by
insects.  They are barely visible and I suspect they are mites, but probably
not spider mites since there are no webs.  They stipple the leaves with dark
brown spots.

Malathion spray has not been very effective.  This morning I switched to
pyrethrim.

1.  How often should I spray?
2.  Does anyone have a more probable identification of the insect?
3.  Does anyone have a more effective control to recommend?

Bill Woody

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Today's Topics:

   1. Question from Home-Hort WWW page (tlmorsani at sbcglobal.net)
   2. Re: Question from Home-Hort WWW page (Dick Gross)
   3. Question from Home-Hort WWW page (dcazrtoe1 at msn.com)


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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:35:17 -0700 (MST)
From: tlmorsani at sbcglobal.net
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <200704110035.l3B0ZHWW024456 at Ag.arizona.edu>

Tim Morsani
85044
tlmorsani at sbcglobal.net

I'm a homeowner and board member of an Ahwatukee HOA and am in charge of
landscape maintenance for the HOA.  We're looking for someone to inspect our
freeze damaged plants and advise us how to prune them.




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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:48:57 -0700
From: "Dick Gross" <rkgross3 at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>, <nomoreexs at hotmail.com>
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If this "dirt" has weathered in place for a thousand years without being
contaminated with man-made compounds--some of which might be decent
components, it is probably okay. Only a soil analysis could make that
determination conclusively.

Desert soils typically are deficient of organic compounds and the usual
nutrients, especially Nitrogen, are apt to be absent but have more than
adequate minerals. You could plant a few things and see how they do. Almost
anything will flourish in this valley with minimum neglect. I believe all
desert soils are marginal and need some modification for max growth. Someone
will correct me if I'm wrong..

But, any established retail nursery is equipped to give you sound advice. If
it is on their shelves, it is 99% okay. They can't afford to stock species
that won't survive with average homeowner care and, in my opinion, you can
trust their judgement but be sure you speak to a certified nurseryman to be
best informed.

Virtually all home plant failures are due to the owner's ignorance or
neglect. I can make that statement because I've been there, done that.

Drive around your area to see what is already there. If a plant is
flourishing in a neighbors yard, chances are, it will grow in yours next
door or down the street a couple miles.

Dick Gross, MGV UofA MC Cooperative Extension


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Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page


> Greg
> 85233
> nomoreexs at hotmail.com
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> Is screened dirt a good dirt to use if I am building around my pool to add

> landscaping quality.  I am using this dirt as mounds for my queen palms 
> and lantana and was wondering as far as nutrient value ....
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:37:11 -0700 (MST)
From: dcazrtoe1 at msn.com
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <200704112037.l3BKbBWW028405 at Ag.arizona.edu>

Nancy Peters
85206
dcazrtoe1 at msn.com

I am responsible for the plantings in Sunland Villas here in Mesa.  We
planted a number of trees (Sissoo, Tipu, Shamel Ash and Jacaranda,)last
fall.  Some of them made it thru the frost but others are only showing green
growth on the trunks from ground level up to 2 feet.  Are the trees that are
only showing the low growth salvagable? 




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