There is still time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs, though you will find mixed opinions on whether planting this late in ...

Deciduous trees such as oak, popular, and maple add color, texture and height to our landscapes as well as adding color in ...

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 ...

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

Should you decide to plant an evergreen this fall, pay particular attention to ease of maintenance and the desired effect. Some evergreen trees and shrubs must be clipped or sheared if you want to ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

Like the essential evergreen tree, poinsettias are a Christmas tradition. But how long do poinsettias last? Their beauty ...

Trees have sophisticated mechanisms to measure time and the spectral quality of light, which is how they understand when to ...

There is one small task gardeners should do as soon as it snows in order to protect their garden from flurries which could ...

With bright green foliage and a compact habit, Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria from the Southern Living Plant Collection is the ...

Northern winters separate the wheat from the chaff, where trees, shrubs and perennials are concerned. Even well-adapted, ...