Now that deciduous trees are bare, trunks and branches have taken center stage, and you might be noticing nuances and irregularities that evaded your attention over the summer. For instance, ...

Make parallel ring incisions around the stem that are about 1 or 2 inches apart. Take care not to cut into the woody part of the stem—the aim is to create a liftable “tongue” that allows you to leave ...

DEAR JESSICA: I have a pear tree that's about 55 years old and have noticed what looks like grass or moss on its limbs.Due to a neighbor's very tall house, this tree does not get much sun ...

Most likely it is. Spanish moss is the most common name for this epiphytic plant, which are plants that grow on others but don’t rely on their hosts for nutrients. Some of its other names are… ...

Ball moss is not a true moss or a parasite, so it does not kill trees; rather, it uses the branches for support. You also may see ball moss on nonliving structures, including utility lines.

Moss is generally not a problem on branches and, along with lichens, can actually give a tree character and charm. However, wet moss can be heavy and can make make a tree more vulnerable to ...

Q: There's an ever-increasing infestation of gray, spiky material on my large crape myrtles. What is it, and is there a way to get rid of it? — M.M., Houston Ball moss forms rootlike structures ...

In the Garden Q: If I apply lime to my lawn, will it rid it of moss? A: Lime doesn’t kill or even harm existing moss. The only effective way to rid your lawn of moss is to rent a ...

To discourage moss growth on a tree, prune branches in the center of the canopy to allow more light ... Adding 1/8 cup of chlorine bleach or white vinegar to a gallon of water and applying that ...