Virginia Home Grown September: Organic Mulch; Tree Pests

In this September episode of Virginia Home Grown, we go to Charlottesville to learn about some of the pests that may be a danger to trees in your landscape. Then we learn about the proper ways to apply mulch around your garden.

First up is our segment on tree pests. Amy met with Debra Martin of the Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services to talk about tree pests which include the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and the Walnut Twig Beetle (Thousand Cankers Disease). WATCH NOW

In the second segment, Richard met with Julie Gross of Norfleet Products Inc. to talk about the proper use of mulch around trees and in garden beds. WATCH NOW

John Mann, Horticulturist with Charlottesville Parks, talked about one of his favorites for our Plant of the Month segment, the Fragrant Sumac. WATCH NOW

Topic: Tree Pests Guest: Debra Martin, Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator, Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services • debra.martin@vdacs.virginia.gov • (804) 371.779

Topic: Organic Mulch Guest: Julie Gross, President, Norfleet Products • JGross@norfleetproducts.com

Plant of the Month: Fragrant Sumac