“My pine tree has me concerned. There are a bunch of needles that are turning brown. Is something wrong?” — S.H. Browning needles are not usually cause for concern, unless they are. Let me explain.

ARKANSAS, USA — Pine trees have been mysteriously dying across Arkansas and experts aren’t sure why. Specifically, the victim of this aliment is the Arkansas state tree— the loblolly pine. The ...

Q: There are several bands of holes around the trunk of my pine tree. Is the tree infested with borers? A: The holes were likely created by sapsuckers. Sapsuckers, members of the woodpecker family, ...

Q: A lemon tree was growing in my neighbor’s yard. I dug it up and transplanted it into a large pot. I am not sure what type of lemon it is. It did well for about a week, then suddenly all the leaves ...