Q: I have a Eureka lemon tree with a branch or two that are dying. Is it a borer problem? A: Branch dieback in citrus, particularly lemon, is very confusing. It is not likely to be a borer problem.

Squirrels, insects and lightning strikes may be the reason for dead tree branches. Pruning the dead branch will solve the problem in most cases. This has been a long, hot, wet summer and soon fall ...

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What's the first thing you do when you bring your Christmas tree home from the farm? Trim the trunk and lower branches? Put it in a stand and give it a good drink of water? Sure—but don't forget to ...

This has been a long, hot, wet summer and soon fall will be around the corner. Between cycles of afternoon storms and intense heat, this summer has been especially stressful on our trees. Lately there ...