Large clusters of delicate, long-lasting blossoms fill yards with bursts of pink, red or purple all summer. For purple flowers, the Purple Magic Crape Myrtle Tree is a good option. It reaches a mature ...

photosynthesis by planting more trees so that we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and slow down ...

One of the most striking gardens there, filled with tall, brightly colored native plants, belongs to Karen Rawson, who said ...

Proper timing is one of the most important considerations for successful pruning. Getting the timing right helps ensure attractive, healthy, productive plants. Research has shown pruning wounds heal ...

Once tulips and daffodils flower in the spring, you can cut off the faded bloom but leave the foliage to turn yellow so it ...

Beech leaf disease is caused by a microscopic, invasive worm called a nematode that damages the tree’s buds and leaves.

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

A solution to this garden task is to plant monogerm beet seeds, from which single seedlings emerge. Moneta and Alvro Mono are ...

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

The people of ancient Greece are known for many things, but have we ever thought about what their relationship with the environment was?

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 ...