Pruning this sappy tree in early spring is basically an open invitation for destructive fungus and troublesome pests — here's ...

January is a great month to get started with gardening, particularly when one of the plants you have is a Japanese maple tree ...

Maintaining the shape of shrubs and trees is a practice that has been associated with beauty and tranquility for centuries. Highly ornamental trees like the Japanese maple grow into stunning specimens ...

Q: Once again, I’m calling on you to help me with a couple of problems with my yard. Firstly, I have a volunteer maple tree ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...

2. To check growth where space is limited. This is most likely the No. 1 reason you prune. We prune plants to keep them in proper perspective to their location. Remember, picking the right plant for ...

Deo says when you should prune your trees depends on the type of tree and where you live: Deciduous non-blooming trees: The ...

Weak-wooded trees such as poplars, silver and Manitoba maples and willows will sustain the most damage after an ice storm, ...

Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...

Whether you’re looking to tour a historic garden, learn some gardening skills or explore local flora and fauna, you’ll find ...

The pine needle drop this fall seemed to be heavier than usual, quite possibly because of the extremely dry weather for much ...

I take possession of a new home in early January, and wonder how to approach renovating the garden. The garden has many ...