Q: The local county Extension office identified this plant as Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia). She told me this is neither an insect nor a disease – that she had the same thing on her plants.

Dear Neil: Does this look like Take All Root Rot? I’ve already treated for insects two weeks ago. The grass pulls loose easily. A: I’ve dealt with TARR in my own St. Augustine for 30 years. I’ve seen ...

It’s a woody shrub, one that’s as tough as a boot. “Elaeagnus” is the name, and fragrance is its game. But my bet is that most people have never seen its flowers. It blooms in October when ...

Aloe vera is a medicinal plant with antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Aloe vera benefits can include reducing dental plaque, accelerating wound healing, improving skin barrier function ...

The blend of Copaifera reticulata (Copaiba Balsam), Citrus paradisi (Pink Grapefruit), Pelargonium x asperum (Geranium), Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender), Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang), Piper ...

You can take lavender cuttings and grow new plants for free, or pick up a floriferous compact Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' from Sarah Raven if you prefer. One of our favourite autumn-flowering ...

The global agricultural sector faces significant challenges due to increasing demands from a growing population, limited arable land and the environmental degradation caused by chemical inputs. As a ...

If you want more flowers in your garden, you need plants that are guaranteed to perform. But with so many plants to choose from, how do you know which plants are easiest to grow and which will give ...

1 College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an, China 2 Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environment Carrying Capacity, Northwest University, Xi’an, China ...