Question: Our ligustrum hedge has grown over the sidewalk. Can it be pruned back at this time? Answer: Give your hedge the needed pruning but soon. You can reduce both the height and width of the ...

Q: I recently visited a nursery in Russellville, and they were selling Ligustrum japonicum Texanum. I looked up the species and found "the popular waxleaf ligustrum (Ligustrum japonicum Texanum) does ...

Question: My ligustrum tree is developing yellow leaves with brown spots. I treated it with a fungicide and fertilized four weeks ago, and I see no change. What should I do next? Answer: A little more ...

Like its name, this particular privet thrives in the sunshine. Make sure you plant it in a spot where it gets at least six hours of sun per day. The golden hedge likes moist, well-draining soil. We ...

QUESTION: In 2005, I planted three sourwood trees. Last year one tree developed spots on the leaves. I was instructed to use systemic spray containing Propiconazole. I gave it three treatments, but it ...