In most cases it’s easy for homeowners to see when they need to hire an arborist. If a tree dies, you want it removed as quickly as possible, for a couple of reasons. If it starts rotting, it becomes ...

Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says mature trees such as oak or maples with larger leaves can make it tough for turfgrass ...

When ready to plant remove the tree from the grower’s pot and check for roots which are spiraling around the root ball. Gently pull these roots free so they protrude from the ball. If the tap ...

My favorite way of enjoying nature is to watch small changes unfold over the seasons, to visit the same tree for example, ...

The pests on your mugwort appear to be aphids. It is not unusual to find pests thriving on plants that have been brought ...

“An oak is the best tree to choose because it is the No. 1 plant for supporting the food web, ” says University of Delaware entomologist and native plants champion Doug Tallamy, the New York Times ...

The last time these periodical cicadas emerged from underground was in 2008. Here's when and where to expect them in ...

The tree will remain dormant until February comes and starts the process anew and last year’s fallen buckeyes will begin sending down their tap roots shortly after the first rain. The best way ...

We're all familiar with apples and pears, but there are many other fruit trees that produce edible fruit. Perhaps not as ...

As the North African nation continues to slide toward authoritarianism, a court sentenced about 40 people, including ...