An area on the outside of a tree trunk that appears to be stained white or looks wet during summer is likely bacterial ...

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...

Is there an effective treatment for crape myrtle bark scale? It’s not as bad as it was a few years ago, but I’d like to eliminate it.

One in 10 Americans live with a rare disease, which often lacks effective treatments. Such is the case for PIGA-CDG, an ultra ...

Follow these tips on how to prune citrus trees to encourage strong branches and improve fruit production. Knowing when and ...

Pruning is "vital" for healthy peach trees, according to Michael Kenins, co-owner of Vista Tree Management and an ...

February gardens yearn for Spring. The Short days of January get brighter every day until springs break. It is also our best month for snow, yet flowers bloom ...

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

To identify honey fungus, look for white growths under the bark, bootlace-like threads in the soil, plant dieback and, in autumn, the honey-coloured toadstools. Sheets of white or creamy-white ...

Wood density of individual trees was measured from wood cores collected from shallow xylem (~1 cm from inner bark) near DBH level. Cores were immediately wrapped in parafilm and aluminium foil and ...

Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and shrubs.