"Mulch the whole area and call it a day." Homeowner met with urgent warnings after considering problematic landscaping ...

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New to gardening? Cultivate your green thumb with this jargon-busting gardening glossary. Discover what the most popular ...

The approach to winterizing Japanese maple trees will depend on whether they are grown in the ground or in a pot ...

With this weird, long warm fall, it’s easy to put off putting your garden to bed for the winter. But weather can change very ...

There are other options that may meet most of your preferences, including native trees such as cottonwood, basswood, river ...

Hold off on pruning. Winter is a good time to prune a deciduous tree or shrub, but not an evergreen. Because the plant isn’t dormant, pruning in winter can stimulate new growth, prompting soft new ...

Snow blowers can be invaluable for moving snow off driveways, paths, and decks. If you don't, it makes icy surfaces hazardous ...

It is shaping up to be our favorite kind of fall, with temperatures already dropping in the 40s at night. The leaves will ...

Field fires caused by practices like crop residue burning not only contribute to air pollution but also have detrimental ...

Learn how to grow and care for Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria, a compact variety of Japanese cedar. Get to know the ideal light, ...