That, my friend, is frost heave—the sneaky seasonal villain that can kill young trees faster than you ... to evict your sapling. As the ground freezes and thaws repeatedly during winter, this movement ...

Wisteria may be Australia’s prettiest plant, but its powerful roots can wreak havoc underground. Here's how to control it.

Growing native plants is usually encouraged, but the paradise tree, a Florida native, could be causing several problems in ...

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is a plant with so many strikes against it that it has largely struck out with gardeners. Who wants an invasive plant that smells bad (like burned or rancid peanut ...

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

Q: Could you provide some basic guidance on how not to kill a tree? I see conflicting information everywhere! A: Unfortunately, there are many ways to kill a tree, so I will try to cover the most ...

Calgary’s tree canopy coverage (around 8.25 per cent) is significantly lower than many other major Canadian cities, including ...

When weeds do appear, remove them before they flower. Deep-rooted weeds can be pulled using a stick weeder or pointed, narrow ...

First News sat down with Chevy Motswaledi, the Mahoning County OSU extension educator for agriculture and natural resources, ...

If you plant a black walnut, it likely will kill most things that might otherwise grow below it. The trees produce a natural ...

Forest managers are increasingly willing to use prescribed burns for conservation. Some say the practice does more harm than ...