Magnificent, spreading shade trees do more than simply add drama to your landscape. They also provide respite from the heat, control erosion, and increase property values. Yet with all of those ...

Landscaping around trees can be a difficult task, and cedar trees come with their own set of challenges. These dense evergreens cast thick shade and significantly reduce the amount of rain that ...

Borders underneath large trees can be challenging to cultivate. Whether you have a large oak, poplar or chestnut tree in your ...

One great place to put a native plant bed is the base of a tree. It creates what is called a 'soft landing' for caterpillars that need to transition from the tree to pupating on the ground. Paula Diaz ...

Seedling protectors, bubble wrap and rodent fencing can help protect vulnerable plants from cold temperatures and hungry critters. Move your hoses and timers to safe locations. Cover the hose bibs.

If you would like to plant a tree in your yard but you’re not sure that you have the space because you've heard it's a bad idea to plant a tree too close to your house, you’re in luck. While some ...

Many homeowners wonder how to get grass to grow beneath a tree, where it often is bare or patchy. “It’s better for both the grass and the tree if you don’t try,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic ...

Many gardeners understand the ecological importance of native plants, which are those plants that occur naturally in a geographic area, and have evolved over thousands of years, shaped by local ...