Flowering trees and shrubs add loads of charm to the home landscape. When you want to give that charm a southern flare, consider planting Little Gem Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem.' This ...

February through March is one of the best times to prune shade trees — if and when they need pruning. Chip Murrow, community forester with the Nebraska Forest Service, was in Columbus last week to ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

In the past, I have written about how to properly prune trees. To add a little bit of interest, I thought perhaps it would be beneficial to show examples of poor pruning and the reasons why these ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Magnolia trees, with their large, fragrant blooms in shades of white, pink, and purple, are a stunning ...

The Tulip Magnolia (Saucer Magnolia) is blooming in the Lowcountry. It is time to be sure the winter projects have been completed, and the proactive spring projects in the yard and around the house ...

Q: I grow tomatoes, peppers and onions in large tubs. I add compost, then finish filling with potting soil. How long is the potting soil good, and is there anything I can do each year? I add ...