How is it possible the impetus for saving orange trees from citrus greening could have been from Hurricane Dorian’s destruction? It was part of a chain of events that sparked research into using oak ...

Question: I have access to lots of oak leaves and would like to use them as a mulch. Is it safe to use them in the yard, and what can be done to reduce the acidity of the mulch? Answer: A plentiful ...

SAN ANTONIO — It's been raining in my yard a lot recently. No, not the kind of rain that breaks a drought. I'm talking about the annual rain of leaves as the majestic native live oak trees shed their ...

Research using oak leaves on citrus trees to combat citrus greening has been fruitful so far. Some growers say it’s been a lifesaver, but others say it’s not enough. When Ben Bateman first started ...

Q: I leave oak leaves and pine needles when they fall in a large bed with azaleas, a gardenia and chrysanthemums. Are they good mulch, or should I replace with pinebark or other mulch? -- R.G., ...

It is normal to see the live oaks turn yellow this time of year, then appear to be dying as they shed their old leaves. Within a week, the new buds expand and the trees look fresh and green again.

A truckload of red mulch costs a bundle, takes ages to spread and it does almost nothing to improve and enrich your soil. But for busy, tightwad gardeners like me, late winter and spring offer a free ...

A: Yes, to a depth of 2 to 3 inches. Make sure moisture penetrates to the soil when you water. If you have a lot, you might bag, then moisten the leaves. Close the bags, set them aside, and in a few ...

The flowers make an excellent mulch that protects the soil and breathes really well. It can also be used in the compost pile, but applying directly to bare soil in beds is the best route. Yes, comfrey ...

Oak leaves are dropping this month and they can be utilized as landscape mulch. Since they are acidic, plants such as azaleas, tea olive and camellia will benefit from them as well as roses. You can ...