The Bradford pear (Pyrus callerana "Bradford") was originally developed as a way to help control fire blight in pear trees.

From the depths of winter to the dog days of summer, these native bushes, trees, and vines can help support a variety of ...

If you've been researching the best trees to plant close to a house and which ones to avoid, you're not alone; a little slice ...

I love springtime in northern Michigan. The first few warm days in late March make us anxious to get back in the garden. We ...

With the days getting warmer and spring now here, it's the last chance to complete certain gardening jobs, including pruning.

Although most trees benefit from winter pruning, some benefit from early spring trims in March. Here's what you need to know ...

Flowering trees can add color and shade to your yard. Experts select the best flowering trees that will thrive in North Texas ...

Erl SvendsenSaskatchewan Perennial SocietyEven though there’s still snow on the ground, it’s not too early to start working ...

Pruning woody plants: Red- and yellow-twig dogwood and shrub willows are prone to canker diseases that infect the branches, causing discolored sunken areas in the bark while ninebark and lilac shrubs ...

Pruning trees ensures they remain healthy, safe, and beautiful. An important part of maintaining trees is trimming them at the right time and there are several trees to prune in March as we herald the ...

Before pruning any plant, remember to wear gloves and use sharp, clean pruning shears. 1. Summer flowering shrubs These shrubs, including buddleja davidii, caryopteris, and hardy fuchsia ...