This all depends on how you want to use these plants. If you want to use standalone trees to block out your neighbours, most experts would suggest either the Italian cypress or privet trees. However, ...

The crisp nights and cool days of autumn provide the perfect conditions for planting trees. Discover which trees to plant in ...

You may not think of planting a fast-growing tree more commonly seen in ornamental gardens, but this discovery could open up ...

A GARDENER has revealed eight vegetable plants you should sow now to guarantee a bumper winter harvest. As colder weather ...

Spring is the season of growth and rebirth, but your trees and shrubs will actually be better off if you plant them in the ...

If you’re hoping to catch the blazing colours of autumn, your best bet is to head to your nearest arboretum. I was lucky ...

The right tools, timing, and procedure for late summer pruning can result in healthier, shapelier plants that produce more ...

Considered one of the best evergreen plants for a small garden, the dwarf pine adds a splash of gold with its pretty foliage.

If it’s a larger tree and is planted in a place where it might be exposed to strong winds, it’s a good idea to stake the tree. Typically, we use two to three stakes driven into the ground a couple of ...

Roots absorb moisture and nutrients, anchor the plant, and grow in both horizontal and vertical directions. The root system’s depth and spread should influence your decision on where to plant them, ...

High in the boughs above us, the hackberry tree lays out its riches just as the fall migration is reaching its peak.

Brent Sheather says he has spent a lot of effort over many years into maintaining the steep bush-clad hillsides around his ...