Plants often develop bumps or other odd growths that might remind one of a science fiction movie, but there’s no need be alarmed. These unusual appearing growths are called galls and are usually more ...

While walking around our property this week, I came across two interesting things going on with our pin oak trees. The first thing that caught my eye was what looked like a white grape growing from an ...

Your description suggests your shrub has galls. Insect and mite galls are common on trees and shrubs throughout the Chicago area and generally are nothing to be concerned about. Leaf galls rarely ...

Have you noticed strange growths on leaves or swollen areas along plant stems? If the answer is yes, you may have what is referred to as plant galls. Galls vary in size and shape and can be found on ...