If you want to keep prying eyes out, but don’t want to—or can’t—install a fence, surround your property with these trees and ...

Find the best types of evergreen shrubs for your region and growing conditions in the list below. Masses of soft, fan-like foliage give arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) a unique appearance. This tough ...

I’ve seen 12-foot high ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae and mature Skip laurel shrubs turn completely brown in recent months, and ...

I moved to Highland Park this summer and have seen deer wandering the neighborhood. Are there any steps I need to take this fall to protect my garden? — Andrew Wilson, Highland Park The larger the ...

This weekend's yard jobs include "cleaning up" some of the landscape, building a compost pile, and saying goodbye to the sale ...

The Jefferson County Land and Water Conservation Department is holding its annual tree and shrub sale. The following trees and shrubs are available for the 2025 planting season: ...

When watering trees, instead of applying water only to the base of the trunk, be sure to extend the watering out beyond the ...

Because the soil has been so dry, not all of the rainfall we have recently received has infiltrated into the soil. Depending ...

As for medium trees try trident maple, Chinese pistache, eastern redcedar, dogwood, crape myrtle, and several types of ...

The dry and warm fall we’ve had sets plants up for two types of injury: Winter desiccation and cold weather injury if ...

The Yard of the Month is awarded to Steve and Marilyn Dyer of 1412 State St., Washington. This residence was first owned by ...

There are many reasons why arborvitae is among the most popular plants for growing a living privacy fence. Its thick evergreen foliage creates a dense hedge when the trees are spaced properly ...