DEAR JESSICA: This small plant or bush was installed by the previous owner of my home some seven years ago, and I don’t know what it is. Its delicate flowers are very pretty but it’s a bit leggy, so I ...

Q: My homeowners association requires a replacement for a dying plum tree with something similar. I want to plant a more drought-tolerant, low-maintenance small tree. Any suggestions? A: I am guessing ...

PURPLE plum is one of the first trees to flower in spring. This year, despite the mildness of the winter, it is pretty much on time. Some years it is a little earlier, others a couple of weeks later.

When should I spray my purple-leaf plum tree for the mites and disease they seem to get every year? A: That is a problem-prone tree, in my opinion. The dark leaves are nice, but it usually ends up ...

We have a purple plum tree that has given us very tasty plums for a number of years. This year, however, its branches are burdened down with hundreds of plums that won't ripen. The plums are various ...

Dear Neil: My spider plant's new shoots are turning brown at their tips. It grew great for me all of last year. I use a liquid fertilizer on it, one-quarter teaspoon per gallon of spring water. Our ...

Question: My purple plum has branches that are dying on one side of the tree. The leaves are all brown and crunchy while the other side seems healthy. Please help. It is important to try and find out ...

I’m concerned with my purple leaf plum tree. Originally, I was only concerned with the dark crusty limbs, and then I noticed some stuff like dark coffee grounds at the trunk. How bad is this? And how ...

Q: You taught us recently about the trees that you think are ornamental pears that are so colorful now. I'm curious about the trees that are a dark plum color now. Some are sort of short and there are ...