Q: Bill, on the bark of my Crepe Myrtles, I noticed grayish growth. I can peel this growth off fairly easily. What is this growth and is it hurting my tree? A: It sounds like you have lichens. Lichens ...

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On the bark of my tree, I noticed grayish growth. I can peel this growth off fairly easily. What is this growth and is it hurting my tree? I have been asked some form of this question at Possum’s, on ...

After the distraction of fall leaves has passed, don’t assume that your garden is dormant. It’s time to appreciate the beauty of lichen. By Margaret Roach What are lichens? They are neither plant nor ...