Sprawling orchards might come to mind when we think of fruit trees, but even the tiniest garden can offer fresh pickings for ...

A Smith College project to care for ginkgos that survived Hiroshima is not just about the seeds, but the future they hold ...

If the trees and shrubs on your property look like they need a proper trim, November may be the best time of the year to do ...

Trees and shrubs add beauty and value to a home’s landscape. But as few as 50% of planted trees do not survive beyond one or ...

Some plants can be dangerous to humans and non-human animals alike, especially small children and pets. Here's why you should ...

Q: Can you tell me how to rescue my Creeping Charlie, or is it too late (see reader's photo)? I don't see any signs of scale, ...

Trees act like sponges because their roots help soil to absorb water, plus trunks are a natural barrier to floodwaters.

Did your apricots or peaches have crusty spots or “freckles” on their skins this summer? If so, you may have been seeing the ...

Arbor Day is celebrated -annually on the U.S. mainland on the last Friday in April. Here in Hawaii, the annual tree-giveaway ...

Have you been following my repeated advice to water your trees and shrubs? So far, this fall appears to be extremely dry, so ...

I moved to Highland Park this summer and have seen deer wandering the neighborhood. Are there any steps I need to take this fall to protect my garden? — Andrew Wilson, Highland Park The larger the ...

Many of us first learned of this tree when reading “The Little Prince,” that classic children’s book by Antoine de ...