During dismal winter days, evergreen trees and shrubs bring precious color and cheer to yards and neighborhoods. Let’s pay them back by learning their names. All evergreen shrubs may look alike to a ...

Q: When shopping for plants, I see the term “semi-evergreen” mentioned occasionally. What does this mean, exactly? A: It’s a catch-all term that refers to the fact that the plant in question is ...

We have always loved live Christmas trees, and the trend these days is that people are returning to bringing a live tree into their homes for Christmas. Fresh Christmas trees are just about on every ...

Plant trees and shrubs at least 6 to 8 weeks before the expected first fall frost. Water new trees and shrubs regularly and ...

I celebrated 30 years with Ohio State University Extension in November. Wow, that is a long time to stay in one job, but I have loved (almost) every minute of it! When I first started in 1992, a lot ...