Mature trees have many benefits. They provide habitat for wildlife, offer shade and enhance the aesthetics of our landscapes. They’re even known to significantly boost property values. As big and ...

If you want a Christmas tree that lasts through the holidays, it's important to start with a fresh tree. Cut 0.5 to 1 inch off the bottom of the trunk before putting it in the stand. And make sure it ...

Prune out water sprouts (vigorous shoots on the inside of the tree and on the trunk) and suckers (vigorous shoots growing from the base of the tree). Crabapples and hawthorns tend to send out lots of ...

There are two key factors in figuring out how much water plants need: what we know and what we observe. First, let’s explore what we know. A tree growing where rain is plentiful will have roots about ...

If you don’t water your young trees, this is the result. This dying tree needed to be watered weekly. Courtesy Johnson County Extension Consistent moisture is essential when establishing new plants, ...

If you've chosen a real fir tree this year, you might be wondering how often you should water your Christmas tree to ensure it lasts throughout the celebrations. When it comes to choosing a real ...

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...

Spring is a great time to plant trees, so this article will cover what to look for when choosing a tree and how to plant it so that it has a long and healthy life. Trees provide so many benefits, why ...

I have always had an affection for kurrajong trees. This could be on account of their suberized trunks, distinctive foliage, bell-shaped flowers with scalloped edges, or tightly arranged seeds, ...