I have a fig vine growing up an oak tree that appears to have figs at the top. Does it produce edible fruits, and can it affect the tree? Answer. Creeping figs make a great ground and wall covering, ...

Q. Every year my peaches are ruined by brown rot disease. I spray Captan when I first begin to see signs of the problem but it doesn’t seem to help. Should I just give up on peaches? A. Don’t give up.

Our often-wet springs bring with them the perfect conditions for many plant diseases. While moist weather can create conditions for diseases on many plants, sick trees in the landscape tend to draw ...

Question: This is the second year my camellia bush has not grown any bigger and has not produced a bloom. I am ready to yank this one out. Do you have any other suggestions? Answer: You sort of have ...

*Keeping rose plants watered when needed to prevent them from becoming stressed Fungicide sprays prevent infection, they can’t cure. Use copper or other fungicide recommended for roses, such as ...

Q. This picture is from the Aristocrat Ornamental Pear tree. We have five trees and all have this problem with about 75 percent of the leaves affected. Any idea what it is and will a fungicide work on ...