Fast-growing trees can add character and color to your home's landscape relatively quickly, but those varieties often require full sun to add height so quickly. However, there are plenty of ...

Q: I planted this tulip poplar tree about 24 years ago, and I've never had any problems until late last summer. I noticed several limbs were bare and almost a black color. Some of the bark seemed to ...

The name "John Chapman" probably doesn’t ring a bell, but his nickname – "Johnny Appleseed" – surely does. In the 1800s Chapman, a nurseryman and missionary, introduced apple trees into numerous ...

When it comes to choosing a tree for a landscape, homeowners consider many things. Some plant trees for their aesthetic appeal, while others do so for their fruit. However, there are also many people ...

A sprawling shade tree can transform your yard into a tranquil oasis, offering relief from the heat while boosting the aesthetic appeal of your space. Beyond their beauty, shade trees also provide ...

If your lawn has a population of sand burs or crabgrass that germinates every summer, plan to apply a preemergent herbicide for grassy weeds in late February or early March. Dimension and Crew are two ...

Magnificent, spreading shade trees do more than simply add drama to your landscape. They also provide respite from the heat, control erosion, and increase property values. Yet with all of those ...

Here's when to fertilize, whether to seed or sod, and how to treat grubs and fix shade, watering and soil problems.