Transplanting a tree in your yard can be traumatic for it. If you add the hardships of cold weather on top of uprooting, a newly transplanted tree may not make it through the winter. Recently planted ...

Peach trees can be grown in cooler zones, but they shouldn't be left to fend for themselves in winter. Learn how to best ...

Let us start with the good. Overall snow cover is a good thing for plants — not just perennials, bulbs and groundcovers, but also root systems of trees and shrubs. Snow provides insulation from ...

Protecting your yard from raccoons is a lot like childproofing a home: Look at it from their angle and cover all your bases, ...

The splendor of fall color on deciduous trees is a beautiful indicator that winter is coming. In the months ahead, the outdoor landscape will experience freezing temperatures, piles of snow, and an ...

When Illinois landowners noticed tree deaths and diseases on their properties ramp up in 2017, they suspected industrial ...

We tend to think that fall is when the garden winds down, and spring is when the work begins. But there are several chores that, if completed now, will make your spring job much easier. For starters, ...

Florida surprises you sometimes, doesn’t it? Just when you think it’s all beaches, theme parks, and retirement communities, you stumble upon Covered Bridge Park in Parkland – a slice of New England ...

Don Pedro Island State Park floats in splendid isolation off Florida’s Gulf Coast – a genuine middle-of-nowhere escape where the concept of “getting away from it all” isn’t just marketing speak, it’s ...

Ever wonder why some palm varieties flourish while others suddenly bend at the trunk or topple over completely? From the iconic coconut palm to towering royal palms, these signature features of ...