Evaluate your shade trees for strength of their limbs. Call in a certified arborist if you see any branch that looks like it’s dead or dying. All it takes is one ice storm or strong gust of wind to ...

Dreaming of a fresh new backyard? January is the perfect time to get started. Here are some tips from two local garden ...

The poinsettia is not a xeriscape plant, so the first key to its long-term survival is to keep it well watered. The modern versions of the poinsettia are less sensitive to drying than the past ...

A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers.

ERASE THE COLD: Prune off any freeze damage caused to gingers, elephant ears, philodendrons, cannas and other herbaceous ...

Like a scene out of the children's book "Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site," Apple Valley residents have witnessed the ...

In Paris, after the holiday season, real Christmas trees dropped off at designated collection points are shredded and turned ...

If you’ve failed in previous years to stick to your New Year’s resolutions, whether it’s losing weight, giving up drinking or quitting smoking, perhaps it’s time to look to the garden to turn over a ...