They boost our mood. They shade our parks. They feed and shelter our wildlife. And they even protect our climate! Trees and shrubs are wonderful multi-taskers and no green space is complete without ...

Planting a diversity of shrubs, climbers and small trees, he adds, can help boost biodiversity. October to April is prime planting time, so have your spade at the ready. Urban gardens and balconies ...

Trees need a certain number of warm days in their growing seasons to grow properly; otherwise, the cell walls of new growth ...

Powdery mildew resistant varieties are available for many ornamental shrubs. Choose disease resistant varieties for new plantings or as replacement plants. Do not overcrowd plants. Use size at ...

Identifying invasive plants is not always easy. But winter brings helpful clues to the branches of some habitat-altering vines and shrubs: berries. At least, that’s what most of us call them ...

Newly planted trees and shrubs need regular and consistent watering until root systems establish. Root systems of trees and shrubs, whether bare root, balled and burlapped, or in a container, are ...

Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit? Woody shrubs and ...

Once you know what it is, you can easily find out how to control it. Use these websites to identify and learn more about different weeds: Weeds that are trees or shrubs overtop or replace other plants ...