The grey patches are likely lichen, a combination of a fungus and an algae. It is harmless to you and the tree. It is common ...

Another option is to use a plastic bucket, such as an old 5-gallon paint bucket or any plastic container about that size. Use ...

Be careful when harvesting or pruning figs. Special cells in the plant produce a milky sap called latex that contains ficin. Contact with skin causes ficin dermatitis in people who are sensitive.

While it looks brutal, Bonsai actually extends the life of a tree, by pruning off old roots and encouraging new growth.

Some of the flowers, such as petunias, that you enjoyed into June will probably not tolerate the heat and humidity of summer.

It is going to be very hot from now until October, so make sure that you have plenty of shade in which to shelter from the ...

Many Islamic traditions (Ahadith) say that Prophet Jesus, will return and will join forces with the Islamic messiah, the Mahdi, in a battle against a false messiah, the cruel one eyed Dajjal, called ...

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

Fig souring (or sour rot) renders fruit inedible. It’s caused by yeast and bacteria, usually spread by insects. You’ll know it by the fermented smell, clear ooze from the fig’s eye and eventually, ...

Want to make sure your trees survive the 2025 monsoon season in Phoenix? You'll want to follow these proper pruning practices ...