Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree ...

Plant the tree and backfill with the excavated soil, then top with 1 to 2 inches of compost. Tamp the ground to remove air ...

Removing this layer restricts the tree from moving water up from the roots or nutrients back down, a process known as ...

Planting depth is critical. To determine the proper planting depth, locate the root flare of your tree, which is where the ...

Avocado trees have specific watering needs that are quite different from other trees, thanks to their shallow root system.

Any shrubs that might be damaged by high winds, snowblowers or road salt should be wrapped in a material that breathes once freezing temperatures have arrived – but not before, advises master gardener ...

Fall is the best time to consider planting one or more shade trees to provide your spring garden with some relief. Here's a ...

Once a week for more than 43 years, I have extended science-based lawn and landscape information through this article. As ...

Across the UK, gardeners whisper about a new way to handle shears. The shift promises healthier trees and calmer weekends. A ...

Margaret Atwood's fiction tells of future worlds plagued by totalitarianism, environmental collapse, and global pandemic. At ...