Ligustrum was surely the first real plant name to enter my vocabulary other than common names like rose or daisy. I think the reason this bit of botanical knowledge was lodged in my brain early on is ...

Question. A ligustrum tree near the entrance to our home has brown spots on the leaves even though it gets needed fertilizer. What is the cause and what should we do? Answer. Fertilizer applied three ...

QUESTION: In 2005, I planted three sourwood trees. Last year one tree developed spots on the leaves. I was instructed to use systemic spray containing Propiconazole. I gave it three treatments, but it ...

Question: We had three ligustrum trees growing along a creek bank in our backyard and under the city of Austin power lines. Our backyard is on a terrace about 7 feet above the creek's flood plain. The ...

A NEW LEAF: Do not allow a layer of fallen leaves to accumulate over the lawn for more than a week. The leaves block light ...

Let’s talk about a threat to our nation. The threat is silent, ongoing, happening in our own yards and parks, and threatens our wild and natural areas, both wetlands and uplands. The State of Florida ...