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 ...

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: ...

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

As the vibrant colors of autumn give way to the stark beauty of winter, many gardeners worry about their landscapes losing ...

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 ...

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

Our western counties were hit hardest overall, but all areas saw at least some drought. I’ve seen 12-foot high ‘Green Giant’ ...

* What it is: Chicago Lustre is an improved version of our Pennsylvania-native arrowwood viburnum and is distinctive for its heavy fall fruit set and its glossy, green leaves. Plants flower white ...

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, protecting your garden plants from the harsh winter elements becomes a top priority. Creating microclimates in your garden is an effective way to ...

Hannah showcases versatile native shrubs that can be easily integrated into any garden. We can't all plant large trees in our garden, so why not choose some compact native shrubs? They're highly ...

A climber who fell off a steep peak in the mountains just north of Vancouver is lucky to be alive, according to North Shore Rescue, after shrubs helped break his fall on the treacherous and rocky ...