Gardenia
Q: Can you tell me why the buds on my potted gardenias seem to dry up and fail to open? The plants seem to like more water than I expected in order to maintain healthy-looking foliage. Frank Caramell...
Category Archives: Question and Answer (Q&A)
When Oranges Split . . .
Does your orange tree have split fruit? If so, do not despair. You are not alone. The conditions that caused your oranges to split are causing oranges to split all over the Valley. While this fruit-s...
Oleanders and Their Replacements
Q. I have oleanders that are dead or dying. I am told this is due to the sharpshooter insect and that there is nothing that can be done to get rid of this pest. The plants are about 6-feet-high and a...
Avocado Tree Longevity
Q. I have an avocado tree that has been on the property for almost 70 years. What is its life expectancy? – Grace Hampton, Burbank A. That is very old for an avocado tree. The original ‘H...
When Italian Cypress Branches Bend . . .
Our very heavy snowstorm last month loaded and bent the branches of all of the Italian cypress trees encircling the backyard. The trees have grown very tall. However, they look quite grotesque and br...
Indefatigable Iceberg Roses
Q: I’m curious about what to do about the “Iceberg” floribunda rose. The rose is so abundant in the San Fernando Valley – a beautiful bright display just about wherever you lo...
