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 ...

More is *more* if you want abundant displays this year ...

Praises to Mother Nature we have made it to spring once again! In this short video I describe the three most important activities that should be undertaken in the months of March or April to prepare ...

In your journey through life, enjoy the cooler conditions as winter continues its path through January. In the landscape, leave the deadened parts on your plants for now. They will help buffer the ...

Bird houses: Now is the time to clean out and clean-up your birdhouses. Replace rotted wood, re-paint as needed, and check the stability of the support post. Your birds will thank you later in the ...

Q: I just read your column about a white-flowering bush. It reminded me of my question about white-flowering trees in the early spring along the highway. I am not referring to dogwood trees. These ...

Tender geraniums won't survive winter in growing zones 9 and below without protection. They can be overwintered indoors as houseplants or cuttings, or kept in a dormant, bare root state. In spring, ...

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

If tree and shrub pruning is on your to do list for this fall, scratch it off until late winter or spring. This includes roses, too. While most plants can be pruned at any time of year without causing ...

A pot of Old Fashioned Rose scented geranium grew on the windowsill of every college dorm room that Patrick McDuffee occupied in his years studying biology at James Madison University in Virginia. It ...

Don’t prune Black Eyed Susans, sunflowers, or ornamental grasses—they add winter interest. Mums, geraniums, and Christmas ferns stay colorful or green, so no trimming is needed. Wait until spring to ...

Is it all right to prune all my shrubs and trees now or should I wait until later for some of them? Most pruning work can be done safely now, but there is one job that should be done as soon as ...