Skip the cost and hassle of a fence. These fast-growing trees can screen unwanted views and create a more secluded backyard.

I’ve grown and cared for olive trees in all kinds of places while working as a professional gardener. I once looked after two lovely old and gnarled specimens in a front garden in Islington, North ...

Our landscape also needs to eat. Should we feed our trees and shrubs or wait until spring? One expert, Jerry Somalski, owner of Bay Landscaping near Bay City, says we absolutely want to fertilize ...

Before plants leaf out for the spring, it’s a good idea to take some time for maintenance tasks in the garden. Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing your ...

Planting evergreen trees as privacy screens often looks friendlier than a fence, is cheaper than a wall, and prettier than lattice. It may take longer to reach a size to fully do the job, but it will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The key to making sure this doesn't take a turn from a budget-friendly hack to a garden nightmare is getting your timing right — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter's cold temperatures, reduced sunlight, and frozen soil create harsh conditions for many plants. While many enter a state of ...

Have you been following my repeated advice to water your trees and shrubs? So far, this fall appears to be extremely dry, so start watering now including any newly planted shrubs or trees. Stop ...