When is it best to release trichogramma wasps to control pecan nut casebearers?
J.R., Boerne Trichogramma wasps should be released when the pecan tree’s leaves begin to appear in the spring. Second and third releases spaced two weeks apart are ideal. You’ve talked on the radio about a grass that holds up to the wear and tear of dogs. What is the name of the grass? P.J., Crowley Buffalo grass, a native Texas turfgrass, is by far the most durable, but it needs to be established before dogs can play on it. It also needs to grow in full sun. It can be planted from seed or solid sod. My Christmas cactus is pot- bound. The pot is filled with roots; the leaves look pale. D.K., Frisco Repot it and add a little compost and a gentle fertilizer such as coffee grounds or Yum Yum Mix. Also, Christmas cactus doesn’t like being kept too warm. How do you de-ice sidewalks and steps? J.S., Crowley Spread lava sand, decomposed granite or basalt sand. They benefit the soil after being swept or washed away. Salt and chemical de-icers contaminate soil and groundwater.RESOURCES ONLINE:
