When plants are not thriving, we think of water and fertilizers. But sometimes the issue is both simpler and more complex.

The video claims that the cucumber acts as a natural fertilizer in the propagation process, but it’s unclear if it’s actually ...

Nearly all the grasses used for lawns are plants that need full sun, so they won’t grow well in a tree’s shade.

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ell ...

Your garden plants need air including air for their roots. When plants are not thriving, we think of water and fertilizers. But sometimes the issue is both simpler and more ...

Japanese maples are thirsty trees with shallow roots which is why it is important to know how to keep them hydrated before ...

Most of us think that the main purpose of bark is to protect the inner tree. But the inner bark of a tree contains the tubes which carry food manufactured by the leaves down to the roots. If some of ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about caring for a Wodarz apple tree and what to do about a rhubarb seed stalk.

Tuscaloosa has experienced record-breaking rainfall this month, with more than 14 inches of recorded rain. That's saturated ...