Cutting back crepe myrtles is a divisive topic, but there is one thing we can all agree on. The best time to cut back crepe myrtles is before new spring growth makes its appearance.

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...

Fed up with squirrels eating your spring bulbs? I used my mum's old-fashioned trick to protect them – and it really works.

Boxwood is an excellent evergreen shrub for many situations, but sometimes you need a different option. There are several good boxwood alternatives for when you want an evergreen plant but don’t ...

Some plants, like avocado trees, grow stronger and more cold hardy as they mature. They also become more difficult to cover.

These low-maintenance plants will add elegance to your garden year-round.

The rustic beige and browns of dead or dull bramble and fern are easily outshone by the glossy leaves of ivy and holly in ...

The Classic Guide to the Gardener’s Art,’ first published in 1979 and still available through Internet vendors, will inspire ...

After setting up 100 Christmas trees to celebrate 100 years since the Kump House was completed, we are starting to think about a better landscape plan outdoors. When the house was built, it was on an ...

A: Unfortunately, some trees produce more surface roots than others, and some produce the roots because they are growing in ...

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...

Get expert tips on whether an HOA should plant yaupon or Nellie R. Stevens holly and whether to redo a lawn yourself or hire ...