If you've ever grown lemon trees, you might already be familiar with the frustrating impact of leaf miners. And even if you weren't aware of the issue, you've likely seen lemon trees struggle in your ...
A: Not at all. There are people who feel the tannins (oils) in oak and pecan leaves inhibit growth of other plants enough that they shouldn’t be included in compost. That has never been a ...
Three of my most prized trees are the oaks we planted in our front yard shortly after we moved. They share our front yard with a black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), red twig dogwoods (Cornus sericea ...
What could it be? In this article, you’ll learn about oak tree diseases and how to treat them. Many diseases in oak trees can be identified with only a little knowledge. By inspecting leaves and ...
The city of Oak Ridge's fifth week of the leaf pickup program begins next Monday, Dec. 16. Leaves will be picked up on these streets: Florida Avenue and side streets, East Tennessee Avenue and side ...
The study from Michigan Tech’s College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science identified other current insect threats, such as spongy moths, leaf miners, red oak borers and sap beetles. More ...
The retention of leaves throughout the growing season is an adaptative strategy known to us as marcescence. Oak species (Quercus sp.) and beech trees (Fagus sp.) are commonly observed exhibiting this ...