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 ...

Q I have a ligustrum tree that looks good — except for one area in the front where the leaves have been lost possibly because of competition from a nearby palm. Is there something I can do to promote ...

Ligustrum was surely the first real plant name to enter my vocabulary other than common names like rose or daisy. I think the reason this bit of botanical knowledge was lodged in my brain early on is ...

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 ...

Question. My crop of foot-tall corn was flattened by hurricane Ian. Should I prop it up to continue growth? Answer. Miraculously corn can upright itself. By the time you read this response your corn ...

My Ligustrum hedge has been in place for about 15 years. This year, the plant at one end has developed some branches that have obviously died. This plant is the lowest on the slope but still drains ...

I have 36 ligustrum along my property line. Last year, 2 of the plants died. I had them dug out and replaced. Now it's starting again. Is there something I can apply to stop this? Ligustrum is a tough ...

It's that time of year when you can see (and -- ughh -- smell) a great invasion going on in nearly every yard, fencerow and vacant lot in Alabama. The syrupy odor of Chinese and Japanese ligustrums ...

A systematic survey of Chinese privet foliage, stems, seeds, and roots for associated phytophagous insects was conducted in China during 2005 and 2006 in order to establish basic information about the ...