Water-soaked black and brown spots on plant leaves and stems often indicate a fungal or bacterial disease is the problem.

5. Low Humidity. Light brown spots scattered across fiddle leaf fig leaves can be caused by dry air. If the brown spots in question have a pox-like look instead of being in a single area of the ...

Q: We had a mountain laurel tree planted in March of 2016. Thought we followed the instructions for watering before leaving for Minnesota in May. While we were gone it was watered by the drip system.