Q: I have a large old 40-foot oleander tree. Every year as it begins to flower, some of the leaves turn yellow and drop. I realize I may need to fertilize, but I was also thinking of cutting the ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The Spaniards brought the oleander to Florida in 1565. It had been ...

Answer: When gardeners see clusters of orange-yellow oleander aphids (Aphis nerii), or any aphids for that matter, they immediately need to go on the defense! Aphids reproduce prolifically and can ...

I have several oleander plants in my yard. It seems that each year, the plants get infested with caterpillars. What can I do to get rid of these pests? The oleander caterpillar, Syntomeida epilais ...

Q. We have three oleander trees that are infested with oleander caterpillars. We have tried numerous sprays to get rid of them. They keep coming back. How can we get rid of them permanently? – Dana ...

Q. Whatever happened to all the oleander bushes that used to grow along the freeways? I used to see them everywhere, but now they’ve disappeared. Oleander used to be a favorite Caltrans plant because ...

A: In general, it is good to allow plants to achieve their natural form. Oleanders are tough enough to allow pruning them into informal hedges and small trees. Pruning should begin while they are ...

Q: I have two 7-foot-tall oleander bushes about 8 feet apart. Can I turn them into trees by cutting all the branches to the ground except for the largest, fattest branch in the middle? I know the ...