The hydrangea’s reliably charming and large flowers make it one of our beloved summer-flowering shrubs in the southern garden. Many different species can be grown in our Louisiana landscapes. By far, ...

Take a look outside, and you might see that your crape myrtle’s leaves are turning shades of yellow, orange and red and falling to the ground. Is this a sign that autumn is near? Not quite. This time ...

Brown spots on hydrangea leaves and flowers are rarely fatal to hydrangea plants. However, these unsightly blemishes can impact the look of your hydrangeas and they may signal that your plants are ...

A: Those spots are due to Cercospora leaf spot, a fungus. Since the hydrangea will lose its leaves soon anyways, don’t worry too much now. Once they fall, rake all the leaves out from under the plant ...

There are brown spots with purple edges on the leaves of my hydrangeas. They are still producing some small flowers and new growth. But new growth becomes spotted as it appears. Is there anything I ...

Q: What is causing my hydrangea leaves to get these spots? A: That is unwelcome Cercospora leaf spot, which is a fungus brought on by leaves staying wet, either from too much rain or overhead watering ...