The problem with your Japanese magnolias is an insect problem, not a disease. The tan growths are magnolia scale insects.

This is Cercospora leaf spot, a fungal disease that commonly attacks hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) in summer. The ...

Many homeowners plant shrubs for privacy or curb appeal. While they are relatively low-maintenance, there is a hidden cost.

insects may appear colorful, fascinating, or even harmless, some people are terrified of them. I can already hear the squeals…”ewww, go away”…or words to that effect. Often, that’s followed by a soft ...

Q: My fashionable sister in law has always been envious of my back yard plantings. Her yard is about the same size as mine ...

On a quiet street in Wilmette, Illinois, native plants bloom in broad sweeps and bright bursts, bringing color and life to ...

An expert reveals five important gardening tasks not to miss out on in September if you want your plants, lawn and ...

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Skip the busywork this autumn. Experts reveal 5 gardening jobs that waste your time, and the smarter tasks to focus on for a ...

As the temperatures begin to fall you may notice a decrease in pest populations. Although you may not see them out anymore, they are still present. Many insects overwinter by entering a state of ...

Tending to a garden provides a lifelong education in science and wonder, if you get in the dirt and look closely.

Unfortunately, cultivars of native plants are also sometimes labeled as native, confusing the uninformed gardener. When ...