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Rabbit damage to junipers

BY JAMIE O’BANNON, COLORADO MASTER GARDENER

“Oh those wascally wabbits!” – Elmer Fudd Rabbits have wreaked havoc on junipers in parts of Colorado Springs over the winter, and many Front Range residents are now dealing with dead and dying shrubs thanks to these small pests.

Rabbits are eating bitter juniper bark for two simple reasons: scarcity of a better food source and lack of pressure from natural predators.

Cottontail rabbits damage trees and shrubs by clipping stems, buds and small branches, and by girdling larger trees.

Young trees are susceptible to rabbit damage until their smooth, thin bark becomes thick and rough with age. The damage usually occurs when snow cover is present.

If the juniper damage is obvious, check the base of affected brown stems for signs of gnawing and scraping. The resulting damage looks similar to winter kill, but a closer examination of the stems will reveal visible teeth marks, chewed off bark and twigs cut at an angle. The damage can slightly affect the shrub or be very widespread.

The shrubs most prominently affected are taller junipers, about three-to-four foot.

Low creeping junipers — about one-foot tall — can appear untouched, but proactively check them for damage.

Control of rabbits can be difficult. Start by removing any tempting shelter such as wood piles and patches of tall weeds.

Rabbits do not like wide open spaces

If the juniper damage is obvious, check the base of affected brown stems for signs of gnawing and scraping. The resulting damage looks similar to winter kill.

UPCOMING EVENTS because it makes them vulnerable prey.

Hunting is illegal in Colorado Springs, so try using traps such as the “Have-A-Heart” to catch and relocate the rabbits to a more suitable area. Place the traps near the affected shrubs and bait them with bunnylicous snacks such as leafy greens and carrots. If you use a trap in

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conjunction with a repellant such as Thiram, you may increase your chances of success at catching the rabbits. However, repellents will not work if there are no other food sources available. Be sure to always read the repellent label and follow the trap instructions.

The use of one-inch mesh galvanized wire 18 – 24 inches high around shrubs can keep rabbits out. Permanent posts are not required, but the bottom edge of the wire must be staked to the ground or buried several inches deep to prevent rabbits from burrowing under the fence.

Take note of where the rabbits are living before doing any fencing. If they live under the juniper, you’ll simply trap them inside and exacerbate the damage being done.

While poison is a last-resort option, its use is not encouraged because it is impossible to control what animals will eat it. Not only will rabbits consume poison, but it will also appeal to pets and natural prey animals such as foxes, coyotes and predatory birds. Also, poison can have secondary effects: animals that have died from poisoning might be eaten by other animals that then also suffer fatal effects.

Small dogs and cats are most at risk.

How to deal with rabbit-related juniper damage depends on its extent. If the shrub is already dying, that’s a bad sign. If you think it may hang on and survive, use the

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“wait and see” method. Evergreens do not re-sprout from the base, so if severe chewing damage is at the base of the stem, that stem is probably not going to recover. In either case damaged branches should be removed by pruning as soon as possible.

If the juniper is dead, it isn’t too late to plant a new shrub. Planting throughout the summer is acceptable with proper watering and site selection.

For research-based answers to home horticultural questions, contact the CSU Extension Master Gardener Lawn and Garden Help Desk at 520-7684 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.on Monday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Questions can also be sent anytime to ask.extension.org.

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is the season for making changes in and around the home. The arrival of warmer weather renews homeowners’ vigor for various home improvement projects, and many have grand plans for interior and exterior renovations as they prep their living spaces for comfort, beauty and entertaining opportunities. While there are many worthy projects to pursue, adding outdoor lighting to a home can help increase its value and make the home safer and more attractive in the evening hours.

According to the American Lighting Association, with a few updates to outside lighting, families can make even better use of their homes at night. Adding outdoor lighting is easier and less expensive than many homeowners may know, allowing them to transform an existing patio, deck or pool area into an enjoyable nighttime retreat. Pool parties, dinners on the patio or barbecues with neighbors become even more memorable when outdoor lighting is added or improved. But homeowners who want to install or upgrade their outdoor lighting should consider the following tips, courtesy of ALA. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Q. A.

I would like to find a groundcover to fill in between flagstones on my walkway and patio. What would best work in that situation?

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I love this question because ground covers can work beautifully between flagstones. If the path is in full sun creeping thymes are great plants for this purpose. There are many varieties of creeping thyme, a couple of my favorites are pink chintz thyme (thymus “pink chintz”) and wooly thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus). Both are rapid spreaders and will fill in even tiny crevices giving your stone a softened appearance.

If you have less than full sun consider Turkish veronica (veronica liwanensis) or ajuga (ajuga reptens). Turkish veronica will tolerate morning sun and afternoon shade quite nicely and will give a carpet of beautiful tiny blue flowers. Ajuga is a larger leafed ground cover with comes in many several different cultivars including “chocolate chip” and “burgundy glow.” It will tolerate partial and full shade.

All of the plants mentioned are drought tolerant once established, and will tolerate light foot traffic. They also are deer and rabbit resistant.

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We love our aspen trees!

The colors are the best and we’ve enjoyed them for years.

However, we end up with so many little aspen roots popping up all over! How can we alleviate the mess? Thank you!

– Sheldon Unfortunately, you are swimming upstream on this one. Aspens naturally grow in clone colonies. So these trees are programmed to

Aspens naturally grow in clone colonies. It is one of the reasons that they are not a recommended tree for urban settings. grow a forest. It is one of the reasons that they are not a recommended tree for urban settings.

There are several options to try to control the suckering. Pruning back to the root might be your best bet, but it is very labor intensive. It is reported to stimulate less growth than just cutting the exposed shoot. If they are suckering in your lawn, application of broad leaf weed killers might be helpful. Mowing will discourage the suckers but they will keep trying to come back.

There are sucker deterrent products. The literature suggests that these products may be effective for a few months. They need several applications per year, and are somewhat expensive.

As a caution if you are considering herbicides (like the products mentioned above), be aware that the chemicals can translocate in the root system and may have the potential to harm the parent tree.

Be sure to follow the label instructions.

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t is important to be observant in our gardens. The sooner we are aware of damage to plants, the sooner we can discern the cause and perhaps find a remedy.

Vegetable gardeners may see a lovely white butterfly flitting from broccoli to cabbage. This is usually followed by a voracious infestation of small green worms known as the cabbage looper. Hard to see at first, they are responsible for chewed leaves on nearly any member of the cabbage family. If you have time, and not too many plants, you may remove them by hand. This is not practical for most people, as plants should be inspected daily.

Our first extended period of hot, dry weather will bring another equally destructive pest. The flea beetle targets arugula, radish tops, kale, allysum and sometimes tomatoes. Look for damage like that of a tiny shotgun on your leaves.

Flea beetles are small shiny black beetles that jump. They move in and out of gardens rapidly, leaving destruction in their wake.

Aphid populations can be favored by

wetter weather in spring and summer.

These soft-bodied insects come in a wide range of colors and sizes and will infest nearly any type of plant. Small populations may be blasted away with a strong stream of water, but larger, more persistent colonies may need a chemical application to get control. There are many remedies available on the market, both organic and chemical.

Ladybugs have long been sold as an aphid control, and may work if you can get them to stay around long enough to raise a family. A pair of wings and free-will may take them to your neighbor’s house to help with their aphids.

Receiving the proper diagnosis is key in finding solutions to your insect problems. Most local garden centers have one or more people capable of accurate assessments of your pests. If you feel you need a second opinion, the CSU extension office can help. Call for office hours. Remember to bring fresh samples indicative of the problem or several of the insects you believe to be causing damage.

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Lighting is typically layered into a room or outdoor space in three ways: overhead, task and ambient. Even outdoors, where there are no typical boundaries and borders, those three layers are necessary.

Outdoor overhead lighting should improve visibility on steps, paths and walking surfaces, especially where there’s a bend or an intersection. Task lighting can be used around cooking or gardening areas.

Ambient light will cast a comforting glow around any outdoor space.

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To improve visibility and security, combine a motion detector with a sconce to illuminate dark corners or entryways.

Be sure to aim lights away from the door to improve visibility. Lanterns on either side of the door can give a home a warm, welcoming appearance and improve the safety of entryways.

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Dear Amy: My sister often shares that she is upset about things I said or did years ago — sometimes decades ago.

Her pain is real, but I honestly don’t remember the events she is referencing.

AMY These are often small interacDICKINSON tions — for instance, that I didn’t lend her a sweater 23 years ago.

I’m not comfortable apologizing for something I don’t remember.

If I offer an apology that I’m sorry she’s upset, it’s not good enough because it doesn’t apologize for my actions. If I say I cannot remember, she says that I don’t need to, that I should trust her memory of the events and apologize profusely.

And, if I don’t, she’ll stop speaking to me, often for many months, with conditions attached for when I may call or contact her. For instance, when I disregarded her instructions and sent her a birthday card, she told me I was “disrespectful.”

It’s a vicious cycle of Apologize for Years Ago/ Prolonged Silence. Is there a way to break this cycle, or is it out of my control? Is it disrespectful of me to make my own decisions about cards/presents? — Between a Rock and a Hard Place Dear Between: Your sister is a difficult and challenging person, and if you want to have a relationship with her (are you sure you do?), you will have to engage in equal measures of patience and persistence.

I suggest that you do whatever you want to do from here on out, as long as it is respectful. Before fulfilling any demand, ask yourself, “Do I want to do this? Is this in my best interests?”

You might choose to tell her, “I’m not playing the apology-game anymore.”

As you alter your reactions, your sister may act out with more ferocity. If she doesn’t like your behavior, she will have to find a way to cope with it, without insisting that you bend to her will.

She is testing you by trying to control you. If she seems overly and persistently unhappy or anxious, you should recommend that she see a counselor, because what ails her is something that you cannot fix.

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That keeps your brainpower and memory-processing centers in top shape.

• Steady but gentle movement helps protect joints and bones, builds strength and improves balance, boosts feel-good brain hormones and improves sleep.

• Other benefits? A study released at the National Hispanic Medical Association annual meeting found that walking 30 minutes five days a week helped new moms (more than half of whom were overweight or obese before getting pregnant) lose their pregnancy weight, and even more, in 12 to 24 weeks. And a JAMA Internal Medicine study found that for young adults — the group in the U.S. gaining weight the fastest — small, self-regulated changes in behavior (like walking for 30 extra minutes daily) can cut in half their risk of becoming obese. So grab a pedometer and a buddy, and head out today! Dr. Mike’s Wellness Center just completed a “Support Your Buddy” Walking Contest; folks who participated reported that walking with a buddy makes all the difference in keeping the daily routine going and having fun!

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Mehmet Oz, M.D., is host of “The Dr. Oz Show” and Mike Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer and chair of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Email your health and wellness questions to youdocsdaily@sharecare.com.

ADVICE

Dear Heloise: I’ve been using those coloring books for adults lately. It’s relaxing, with my only thought being, “How do I get color in that little space without going over the line?” But the thought of these pictures stored HINTS away doesn’t appeal to me; disFROM playing them in a bright spot in HELOISE a nursing home or hospital does.

I trim the picture, glue it to card stock and donate it.

These books are sometimes used for rehab when a hand is damaged, or if a person needs to use the other hand. — Roberta S., Fairborn, Ohio The coloring books are readily available at large retailers. Grab some, and some colored pencils, too! This would be a great donation project for a youth or Scouting group to give to a retirement community. — Heloise Dear Heloise: My friend, who has lost her sight, enjoyed my gift of wind chimes. It makes a lovely gift for all occasions. When you hear the pretty tones, you think of the person who gave it to you. — Carol H., Cortland, Ohio Dear Heloise: Printing travel directions on the computer is easy, helpful and convenient, but I always write the phone number of the place I am going to at the top of the page in case I need to contact the company anyway. Saves time and fumbling! — Amy V., via email Dear Heloise: Those pocket-size fingernail clippers usually are too slick, and your thumb slips off frequently. Cure? Paint that spot with one to three coats of fingernail polish. When dry, gently scratch the surface with anything sharp. Voila!

A nonslip surface. — Mike in Kansas Dear Heloise: Before putting on disposable gloves to clean the kitchen and wash dishes, I slather lotion on my hands and cuticles. The heat that’s generated “conditions” the skin, and I’m left with a tidy kitchen and soft hands! — Kathy M., Lewes, Del. —

Send hints via email to heloise@heloise.com or via post to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000.

TODAY’S HOROSCOPES BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS ARIES (March 21-April 19) You are willing to put your shoulder to the wheel to achieve your goals. Well-meaning friends may point out flaws in your plans or problems that should be addressed, so listen well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Mind conquers matter. Springtime romances will flourish and permanent partnerships can be nurtured with a few well-placed words.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You shine on the social scene so don’t hide from view. Share your hopes, your dreams and your heart with a special someone. Use your intense mental skills to brainstorm complex situations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Keep things from spinning out of control. You may be the middleman who can direct traffic or flash a “stop” sign to keep people in line.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) A surge of energy and determination keeps you in the lead. Key competitors may be tired out and unable to match your dynamic resourcefulness. Minor mistakes or blowups are quickly resolved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The truth may be revealed. Stick to honest appraisals of people and things whenever you have a chance to express your views.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Put your head together with someone you trust to brainstorm problems. Excellent solutions to pressing problems can be developed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Don’t neglect obligations that require your attention just because you feel a temporary financial pinch. Your big dreams of the future can come true if you keep on working hard to stay afloat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Sometimes doing nothing is doing something. Don’t be cornered by friends or feel pressured by family members into doing something that is against the rules or your principles.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Safely put all your eggs in one basket. Your judgment is better than usual so you are more likely to make wise financial decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You don’t need to pretend to be something you aren’t. Hiding your intentions is counterproductive.

Spend time with friends and get some exercise.

Delay decisions about major expenditures.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Play possum. Your energy levels may lag, so avoid starting anything new and steer clear of confrontations.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY May 28 In the next three to four weeks you can attract new friends and enjoy group activities. In late June and early July you are at your best when dealing with business matters and investments. August is the best time for a vacation or romantic interlude. During October you will be given a chance to reap the benefits for all your hard work. You can receive credit and recognition for a job well done but it is also an excellent time to launch important plans.

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WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ

EVENTS Family Fun: Tae Kwon Do — 1:30 p.m., Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, ppld.org.

Lantern Glow — Gates open at 3 p.m. with lantern launch around 8:30 p.m., Pikes Peak International Raceway, $41 for ages 16 and older, $5 for ages 4-15, free for children 3 and younger. Advance tickets: ppir.com.

Car Races — 6 p.m., El Paso County Raceway, Calhan, $5-$12; bstracing.com/ el-paso-county-raceway.

Celtic Woman - “Destiny” — 7:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $48$108; pikespeakcenter.com.

BIRTHDAYS

“Lost in the West” is a new three-part film that has viewers saddling up for a wild adventure. It follows two stepbrothers who accidentally get transported back in time to the days of cowboys, where they battle an evil mayor. 6 p.m., Nickelodeon.

Actress Carroll Baker is 85. Actress Beth Howland (“Alice”) is 75. Singer Gladys Knight is 72. Actress Sondra Locke is 72.

Singer Billy Vera is 72. Singer John Fogerty is 71. Musician Jerry Douglas of Alison Krauss and Union Station is 60. Actor Brandon Cruz (“The Courtship of Eddie’s Father”) is 54. Country singer Phil Vassar is 52.

Singer Chris Ballew of Presidents of the United States of America is 51. Singer Kylie Minogue is 48. Rapper Chubb Rock is 48.

Actor Justin Kirk (“Weeds”) is 47. Talk-show host Elisabeth Hasselbeck is 39. Actor Jake Johnson (“New Girl”) is 38. Actress Monica Keena (“Dawson’s Creek,” ‘’Undeclared”) is 37. Actor Megalyn Echikunwoke (“24”) is 34. Singer Colbie Caillat is 31. Actress Carey Mulligan (“The Great Gatsby”) is 31.

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