The client has a large oak tree that is losing sap. There is a bad odor and a hole at the base of the tree where sap is oozing. What is causing this and how should it be handled? DIAGNOSIS /RECOMMENDATION The problem is termed bacterial … [Read more...]
Hydrangeas Demystified
Identify your hydrangeas -There are six main types of hydrangeas commonly grown in North American gardens. Read More: … [Read more...]
Weigela
Many varieties of flowering shrubs paint the landscapes of Central Virginia with splashes of color in springtime. Just the mention of forsythias, azaleas, and lilacs bring to mind a variety of vibrant blooms. One shrub that may not be as … [Read more...]
Pruning Flowering Shrubs
The correct time to prune your flowering shrubs depends on when they flower. A rough rule of thumb is to prune spring-blooming shrubs soon after they finish flowering because most bloom on old wood, while those that bloom in summer and fall usually … [Read more...]
Rose Sale- Lynchburg’s Old City Cemetery
Online and telephone orders begin on April 23. Peruse the more than 120 types of roses that will be available this year. After your order is complete, we will work with you to set up a time to pick up your roses curbside at the cemetery. Details … [Read more...]
Hinoki Bonsai Beginners’ Classes
For those interested in learning more about the living art of bonsai, the Hinoki Bonsai Club will conduct one or two beginners’ classes in the Spring of 2020. (The exact dates will be determined based upon student interest, but the first session will … [Read more...]
Winter Pruning
Winter is the right time to prune many types of plants in our landscapes. For those who are interested in pruning timing and techniques, I hope this helps. CONTINUE SOURCE: https://pitt.ces.ncsu.edu/2016/02/winter-pruning-2/ … [Read more...]
Selection and Care of Cut Christmas Trees
Despite the popularity and life-like appearance of modern artificial trees, nothing says Christmas like the fragrance a cut, live Christmas tree brings to your home. Read More … [Read more...]
ANCIENT TREE WITH RECORD OF EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD REVERSAL IN ITS RINGS DISCOVERED
An ancient tree that contains a record of a reversal of Earth's magnetic field has been discovered in New Zealand. Read more: … [Read more...]
Purple Eye Leaf Spot on Maples
The client called in with a concern about a leaf spot on maple leaves. The Virginia Tech Plant Diagnostic Lab identified the leaf spot as purple-bordered (or purple eye) leaf spot (Phyllosticta minima). This is a very common disease of maples … [Read more...]