Q: The pictures are of a ginkgo tree that is completely covered with this fungus. It was also on our Encore azaleas and some older oak trees and other shrubs. We lost all our azaleas, some other ...

I answer a lot of questions from home gardeners on our Garden Hotline. Quite a few questions deal with lichens. The resident asks, “Are they killing my tree?” Lichens (pronounced lie-kenz) have been ...

Once upon a time, my street used to be loaded with towering, shade-providing tall trees. It was a gorgeous tree-lined street, similar to the reputable Tree City USA award-winning streets throughout ...