Pest and diseases can play a part in a patchy privet, but there are other potential causes to consider too - Alamy Privet hedges are usually incredibly reliable and tolerant of many conditions - Alamy ...

I have a 54-year-old privet hedge that until recently has been growing very nicely on all sides. However, in the last two years, I have noticed that the sides are not growing new stems and are getting ...

Q: I applied fungicide to control brown patch. I had none in spring and summer, so I thought it had been cured. Now it appears it has come back this fall. Should I spray again now, or should I wait ...

Q: This insect damage has occurred to a lowly, invasive privet. I rip them up from my yard wherever I see them, and in fact this bonsai was created from one of those. When very young these "whips" are ...