I planted a persimmon about a year ago. I’ve watered it every day. It isn’t dying, but it’s also not growing. The roots are ...

Tips to revive a rootbound persimmon, treat euonymus scale, curb crape myrtle sprouts, time St. Augustine control and fruit ...

Q: We have a Meyer lemon tree in our backyard. We planted it about nine years ago, and it's quite prolific. I have even started making limoncello, we have so many! But I have a concern: It has soot on ...

Asian citrus psyllids, invasive insects that measure about one-eighth of an inch long, can spread bacteria that kill citrus trees. California Department of Food and Agriculture Associated Press An ...

Citrus trees are among the most widely planted backyard fruit trees in south Louisiana. As citrus fruit begin to ripen, we get questions about harvesting and storage. While citrus trees are relatively ...

About 12,000 citrus trees in St. Charles Parish are in danger from a tiny insect that carries an incurable disease. Though no cases of citrus greening disease have been reported in the parish and only ...

Q: I am battling ants that have taken up residence at the base of our Meyer lemon tree. The ants keep replenishing an aphid infestation on the tree each time I try to rid them with neem oil. Ant bait ...

Q: My citrus trees produces these large — giant really — mutant looking lemons. Can you tell me what is causing this? A: There could be several reasons why you have strange looking lemons on your tree ...

Question: I have a lemon tree that was planted in partial shade one year ago. My gardener claims it’s in too much shade. I was thinking I needed to wait for winter to transplant it to a sunny spot. Is ...