My crop of fruit from mature citrus trees was nonexistent this year. Do you thin... [Article]
There can be many reasons for the failure of a citrus tree to bear a crop in any year. Lack of water can affect fruit production. Very dry conditions during the bloom
- How do I prevent a shallow root mass, which doesn’t seem to have a plant associa... [Article]
The most likely explanation for what you have encountered is that these are the roots of a tree or shrub that is growing in your yard or a neighbor’s yard. Roots of trees and shrubs commonly e
- Are there any guidelines for pruning citrus? [Article]
Established citrus trees generally require little pruning. Pruning can be done to remove dead wood, to remove suckers (shoots arising from belo
- While I was gone this summer my Ficus tree began to lose its leaves. What can I... [Article]
Although there is more than one possible cause of leaf drop, I would suggest checking the Ficus tree for the presence of fig whitefly. This insect has been present in south Florida for a few years b
- My pine trees are turning brown and dying and there is sawdust at the base of th... [Article]
The problem is likely Ips beetles. Ips beetles and other borers are serious pests of pines. These insects attack trees weakened by natural or manmade conditions such as drought, light
- What causes the leaves on my azaleas and sycamore to have a bleached-out appeara... [Article]
Both azaleas and sycamore are susceptible to damage caused by insects called lace bugs. Damage results from the insect sucking out cell sap, resulting in a mottling of the leaves. The black tar spot
- The bark on my Chinese elm is splitting and peeling off, and it is orange where ... [Article]
Splitting and peeling bark and variation in bark color on Chinese elm and some other plants like crapemyrtle and sycamore is normal and needs no treatment. This is referred to as exfoliating bark and ...
- Everyday I find twigs under my maple tree which look like they have been cleanly... [Article]
An insect called twig girdler is probably responsible for the damage. The female twig girdler lays her eggs in the twigs of many kinds of trees, like maple, oak and pecan. After she has finished layin...
- Why do my citrus blossoms drop with setting? [Article]
Young citrus trees ofen do not produce much fruit for a few years after planting, even if they flower well. Older trees may not set fruit at times for
- We have some newly planted citrus trees as well some mature, bearing trees in ou... [Article]
Newly planted citrus trees can be fertilized for the first time about 3 weeks after planting or when swelling buds indicate that new growth is beginning. For the first year fertilizer can be applied
- What are those green watermelon looking fruit on that palm tree? [Article]
The tree is actually not a palm tree, it is a papaya, The female or bi-sexual trees produce fruit that matures after 9 to 12 months.
- The leaves of my frangipani are turning yellow and dropping. On the undersides t... [Article]
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- What is carbon sequestration? [Article]
Carbon sequestration is a process for the long-term storage of carbon dioxide or other forms of carbon to help stop and possibly reverse global warming. The process starts by capturing carbon dioxid
- What causes global warming? [Article]
Scientists believe a major cause of global warming is the gases put into the the atmosphere by humans. Scientists agree that the burning of fossil fuels like oil and coal cause gases to escape into
- When and how should I prune my palm trees? [Article]
Palms can be pruned to remove dead fronds and flower or fruit clusters as needed throughout the year for
- Is there a fertilizer that will work for lawns, bushes, trees, and flowers? [Article]
A fertilizer with equal amounts of nitrogen (the first number in the 3 numbers of the fertilizer analysis) and potassium (the third number) and little or no phosphorus (the middle number) can be used ...
- When do Avocados and Mangos ripen? [Article]
The kinds of avocados that are commonly grown in Florida can ripen as early as late May (such as ‘Donnie’) to as late as early March (such as ‘Brookslate’). Avocado fruits do
- Is it possible for an individual to graft a citrus tree? [Article]
It is possible for a home gardener to learn how to graft citrus. The most commonly used method of grafting citrus is called the inverted T-bud. A
- When should I prune overgrown citrus trees that have large amounts of spanish mo... [Article]
You can prune out the
- What is the best way to seal leaks in a home’s duct system? [Article]
It is best to have a licensed heating and air conditioning contractor repair your system's duct leaks.
Return duct leaks are difficult to detect because the larger return ducts operate at a
