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 ...

Every gardener knows that mulch is beneficial for their trees, shrubs and ornamental plantings, right? So how accurate is ...

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

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

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 ...

Although arborvitae is famous for its dense foliage and versatility, this popular evergreen plant requires proper care and nourishment to thrive. If your arborvitae doesn’t have vibrant green color ...

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 ...

In order to multiply, they divide. If you weren’t under the right rain cloud from midsummer on, your perennials, trees and shrubs are probably very dry. The cracks in our yard are so wide that ...