Signs of a dying tree can include trunk damage, bare branches, damaged roots and fungus. If you have a tree in question, check for vertical cracks in the tree’s trunk and areas where bark has fallen off and not grown back -- exposed areas of smooth wood can indicate there’s…
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Q: I have an issue that’s been haunting me all summer long. We have these things that look like elongated air plants on our bottlebrush tree, but my neighbor says they’re called Witches’ Brooms and that I don’t stand a ghost of a chance getting rid of them. She’s kidding,…
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Q: My once brilliantly green and thriving Indian Hawthorne now has yellowed foliage marred with brown mottling and spots. What is this and how should I treat it? A: Your Indian Hawthorne has Entomosporium, or fungal leaf spot. It’s a common problem during our frequent summer rains, exacerbated by high…
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Q: "Fairy ring" mushrooms the size of saucers are popping up in our grass. Should we be worried? A: Yard mushrooms typically aren’t harmful, but that doesn’t mean you should start mixing them with your salads or let your pets eat them. You have several options to consider: You can mow…
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