The Arbutus tree has so many wonderful attributes; it's no surprise this fruiting evergreen is gaining popularity amongst ...

It may seem like warm summer days in the shade are a long way off, but when the temperatures are still freezing actually is ...

Water passes through sandy soil like a sieve—any plants growing in sandy soil must be drought-tolerant, because water passes ...

Conifers provide color and wind protection to the Iowa landscape during the winter months. However, this year, many of these evergreens are showing signs of winter desiccation, also known as winter ...

News from around the Southland includes items from Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Midlothian and Beverly ...

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.

New York’s forests are in trouble. Tiny, destructive insects are spreading fast, killing trees that have stood for hundreds ...

Boxwood has been a popular evergreen plant for hedging or topiary for centuries. However, more people are seeking boxwood ...

There are two categories to consider when choosing a new tree: its growth habits, and your purpose in planting it.

An excellent choice for a small ornamental tree with year-round interest is the kumquat or one of its hybrids, which do not ...

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...

This is the time to prune evergreen shrubs, but try to avoid formal shearing whenever possible. It’s best to allow shrubs to ...