Planting too deep, especially covering the base of the trunk, can cause rot and kill the plant. Planting trees in the middle ...

That’s where, if the tree’s leaf canopy were an umbrella, the water would run off. That’s where the most active “feeder” roots will be, so that’s where your deep watering is most critical.

Here's everything you need to know about how to grow mums, including when to plant and care for chrysanthemums, how to pinch ...

First, water trees at the drip line (even during the growing season). This is the perimeter of the widest part of the canopy. The feeder roots are the actual ones that take up most of the water ...

A mix of impatiens, hostas and other plants help create a whimsical vignette in Gaylord Stauffer's backyard. Stauffer's garden will be one of seven featured in the Friends of the Grout Historic Houses ...

For years, the Arlington Heights Garden Club’s plant sale featured homegrown plants. It was a way to make money and improve ...

Chives are a delicious and easy-to-grow herb with a potent aroma that deters rabbits and other pests. That said, one pest ...

Cove Palisades and Prineville Reservoir are two Central Oregon state parks hosting events for State Parks Day on Saturday.

Citrus trees are heavy feeders, but before you reach for the ... fruit trees grow faster is getting rid of the grass near their roots. While ground cover can help improve soil drainage and ...

The orioles didn’t have much of a chance feasting on blossoms from the trees but they have been eating suet like crazy. They ...

Growing flowers in containers offers a versatile method of adding color around your yard. Whether you live in an apartment, have limited space, are new to gardening, or want a little more control over ...