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 ...

Dear Neil: Can I plant berries from waxleaf ligustrum, or do I have to take cuttings to start new plants? The plant most of us call “waxleaf ligustrum” grows to 8 to 10 feet tall without pruning, and ...

Dear Neil: What do I do about this shrub? It’s just this one side, and no other shrubs have been affected, at least so far. I am fairly certain that the plant that’s having the issue is a waxleaf ...

The humble hedge can be an important garden feature, creating privacy, defining boundaries, and providing more benefits to wildlife than a fence or wall. Many traditional options create an effective ...

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 ...

PANAMA CITY — The plant for this week is the variegated form of Ligustrum japonicum. This is the tree-form where they've removed some of the lower branches. It was on the northwest side of the house ...

Q: I purchased a few waxleaf privet plants in February. They were planted in my yard using drip irrigation with one drip emitter per plant for about one month now. I am starting to see some black ...

Now that Texas is officially past the March 21 average date for final frost, Fort Worth City Forester Craig Fox gives expert advice on the most vulnerable plants impacted by mid-February's winter ...

This particular privet thrives in full sun and has moderate water needs. It likes moist, well-draining soil and a bit more water when the temps rise. To bring out even more of its bright yellow ...

Shrubs play a vital role in the landscape for several reasons, and having an easy-care shrub can offer numerous benefits. Shrubs are important for providing framework in the landscape and they are the ...