An area on the outside of a tree trunk that appears to be stained white or looks wet during summer is likely bacterial ...

The second week of February is a good time to dig up and divide any early flowering bulbs such as snowdrops or crocus. Early ...

In maturity, the basswood develops a pyramidal shape and can grow to 80 feet high and 50 feet wide. The heart-shaped leaves ...

Who doesn't love a Japanese garden? The peace, harmony and beauty of these spaces is appealing to so many of us. Whether ...

What defines your community? Certainly the people, shopping areas, schools and places of worship. Homes, parks, streets and sidewalks may conjure up memories of a simpler, greener childhood.

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need ideas, attend the class “Some ...

Society garlic (Tulbaghia) looks a bit like chives (both are related to onions and garlic) and its common name comes from its ...

"I plotted out on graph paper a rough shape of the garden I wanted, and then estimated how far the beech tree on the left of ...

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 ...

Jamison and Walker tells Parade Home and Garden that the most common flowers in spring are usually tulips, daffodils, ...

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