Dogwood shrub

QuestionI have four dogwood shrubs in my backyard. The stems of the shrubs are turning black and the leaves are turning brown and drying out. Could this be a fungus or an insect? What should I do

small evergreen tree turning brown

QuestionDear Edward, I planted a very small evergreen tree at a cemetary about 6 years ago (which was so small it came in a planter) and it has been doing fine although the soil is not the greatest. About 4 w

dying shrubs

QuestionWe had our home built 2 years ago and the frontyard landscaping was included.Within one year 1 evergreen tree and one yew turned yellow and then died. Upon removing the shrubs the roots were very moist. Othe

cedar shrubs

QuestionCan cedar shrubs and trees also be kept from outgrowing their 5cu.ft. planters? Can they be overwintered in planter?Is it ok to winter them in above freezing garage without light or growing lamp or is it be

Yew shrubs

QuestionMy yews are turning dark and dropping their needles and there is a white substance sticking to the stems and needles. Its spread to at least 6 older shrubs. AnswerDyanne, The white substance is actua

hydranga plants

QuestionI have two hydranga plants and they did not flower last year and again this year I do not have any flowers on my plants. Can you tell me what I need to do to make them bloom. I have had the plant

boxwood shrubs

QuestionWE moved into a new house, and the sides of the yard and back are encased in boxwood shrubs. However, they were allowed to grow into trees because no one has lived here in forever and no one did anything wit

snowball bush

QuestionMy recently transplanted snowball bush has developed a black edge around most of its leaves. I live in Maryland and we have had very hot dry conditions - I water at least twice a week - slow watering f

crape myrtle

Questioni planted a 7 foot tall crape myrtle about a 2 months ago and only a few days ago the leaves have started to turn red and it seems like more and more turn red everyday. we are still in summer so it cant be b

Evergreen Topiaries needles turning brown...

QuestionHi, we used to evergreen (not sure what kind) 3 ball, 4ft topiaries for our wedding last September and after the wedding potted them and kept them outside on our front and back porch. In may the first

yew

QuestionWhat yew would be most similar to the blue john yew? I have 9 blue johns as the focal point of a fairly large garden, 2 have died and as I cannot seem to find replacements in this area it has been suggested

euonymus

QuestionI have 6 large bushes that have grown from tiny plants over 12 years. Just today I noticed theyve begun dying from the top. The ones most in the shade are half gone as if overnight. The others are just start

Yews

QuestionI have yews across the back of our yard which are 35 years old and provided us wonderful privacy the past years. However, several of them have died - is there anything that has caused the problem or is

burning bush shrub

QuestionI live in southwestern NY state. I planted 2 burning bush shrubs in May. They seemed to do well until I started having problems with a type of copper colored beetle eating the leaves. I h

dwarf alberta spruce

QuestionHello, I purchased a house with 2 Dwarf Alberta spruces in the front. They look fine from the front, but the backs of them are brown and thinning. I have added holly tone to the roots but do not

hydrangea bushes

QuestionI have 2 hydrangea bushes that have blossomed every year I have lived in this house(15 years). The bushs were here when I moved in. Last summer and this summer both bushes have big green leaves,

Maple Tree (Sugar)

QuestionOur recently planted maple tree (within 4-5 months) has developed a wilted appearance. Leaves are turning brown and dropping off, starting from the lowest part and moving upward. The location of the tree is

transplant spirea bushes

QuestionWe would like to transplant 2 spirea bushes to a different area in our yard. I believe they are at least 15 years old. They have a fairly large base. So I was wondering when is a good time to mov

Arbivitas have worms in buds and are dying

QuestionWhile sitting on the patio surrounded by an arborvitae hedge my husband noticed that the buds on one of the shrubs was moving. Upon closer inspection, he noticed that some of the buds were moving so he

rose of sharon shrub

QuestionQUESTION: I planted a rose of sharon shrub and its leaves look droopy. leaves seem to look silvery Is something wrong. too much water, not enough. Help ANSWER: Hi Peggy Rose of Sharon (a