The Grand Salon will stop you in your tracks with its elegant proportions and period furnishings. This was where the hotel’s well-heeled guests would gather for music, conversation, and probably some ...

Avocado trees have specific watering needs that are quite different from other trees, thanks to their shallow root system.

If you're looking to pick up a hobby that can help both your wallet and well-being it's hard to go wrong with home gardening, ...

Many people are convinced they know how to survive in the woods, Bear Grylls style. But a lot of what we think we know only ...

Planting depth is critical. To determine the proper planting depth, locate the root flare of your tree, which is where the ...

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Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit trees.This is the best time of year to plant fruit trees. If you choose to benefit from the advantages of fall planting, please make sure you use tree ...

It’s not uncommon for trees to be killed from damage suffered during construction. Depending upon the type of tree, its age and the extent of damage, the tree could die quickly or take years.

Plants do more than photosynthesize – some of them make gold. In a boreal forest in northern Finland, scientists found tiny gold particles inside Norway spruce needles. Plants like the Norway spruce ...