Here are the best-smelling trees to suit every kind of yard or garden. Pretty trees with flowers benefit your yard by ...

The most wind-resistant trees have deep, extensive roots, strong trunks, and flexible wood that bends under wind pressure ...

These are pests of the cool, wet times of spring and early summer. They hang out in moist, mulched beds and they come out to ...

Q: Why is my crape myrtle dead? The bark is splitting and peeling off. Inside, the trunk is black and the wood is moist. The plant beside it has leafed out normally. My grapefruit is another story. It ...

Crape Myrtle Bark Scale a Sticky Situation Crape myrtles have become a beautiful part of our summer landscaping since it was ...

When you have a small yard, you might think trees are out of the question, but there are many smaller, fast-growing trees that will bring color, height, and texture to your outdoor space. One such ...

These low-maintenance shrubs bloom during the hottest months of the year. Enjoy summer flowers when you add a few ...

The altitude between 4,000 and 6,000 feet is classified as mid-montane, roughly between Tahoe and Yosemite. Cooler climate means a shorter growing season. Soil ranges from rocky to clayey, so some ...

The William Smith House, c. 1794”On one of my recent Sunday drives, I discovered the quaint town of Hillsboro, just over the ...