I have several citrus trees here on the north shore that have been damaged by the freezes. I’m not sure what to do. — Andre Simmons Citrus really took a beating in areas where it got down into the ...

Scientists have shown for the first time the widespread harm caused in Peru by cutting down the palm tree Mauritia flexuosa in order to harvest its fruit. The scientists examined where and why the ...

Overplanting of identical species in landscaping, like Queen palms, reduces biodiversity and increases vulnerability to diseases. Ganoderma butt rot, a lethal soil-borne fungus, poses a significant ...

Have you noticed a lot of plants are over-planted throughout the county? Just look at all the subdivisions with Queen palms planted in every yard and the common areas also. Yet, nature’s way of ...