From vibrant red maples to golden Norway maples, some local trees are still displaying their seasonal transformation as ...

Varieties of hazelnuts, which are also known as cobnuts and filberts, should be regularly pruned in dormancy to promote wood ...

The forests and prairies of Illinois have a new line of defense against harmful non-native plants. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources recently added nine more invasive plants to the ...

Fall is the ideal time to plant ornamentals as cooler weather allows for strong root establishment before spring.

When Gene and Bonnie Kroeger moved into their home just east of Norfolk in 1972, they never imagined the small pear tree in ...

Virginia’s Department of Forestry strives to see many more native trees planted in the Commonwealth. For the second year in a row, they are willing to give money away to make that happen. DOF has $800 ...

Do not plant black walnuts, eastern red cedars, junipers, and hawthorns near apple trees. Avoid planting tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, brassicas, and root vegetables near apples. Sunflowers nearby also ...

Growing a pear tree gives you sweet fruit and year-round beauty with very little maintenance required. For success, choose the right variety for your climate, plant in full sun, and water deeply each ...

NESTLED IN A sheltered valley, cutting through Central Washington’s high desert hills, wild and home for deer, bears and cougars, is a lush, green landscape. A strip of well-ordered trees, arranged ...