It is just very difficult for new plants to compete with tree roots, especially in the shade. Add organic matter to the ...

No fan of Bradford pears or butterfly bushes, the Master Gardener offers some better alternatives for your yard and the ...

The ice storm and long periods of freezing temperatures in January made this a hard winter for some of the tropical plants in ...

The ecologist Douglas Tallamy says your landscape can help manage the watershed, support pollinators, bolster a viable food ...

In the garden of a hotel in northern Madagascar, a “large” creature with “slit-like” ear openings perched on a tree. Its ...

Artist Kristine Mays brings her 'Rich Soil' public art installation to Houston Botanic Garden with 29 dancing figures.

It's not too late to plant fruits to see a harvest this summer. These three pot-grown plants will be ready to be eaten in ...

Callery pear seedlings pop up frequently in unmanaged areas such as shrub beds, tree lines, along fences, mulched areas and ...

Mother Nature is unpredictable and extreme weather can take its toll on plants. Discover rugged perennials and shrubs that ...

There is another window to treat for magnolia scale in late August, when the eggs hatch as crawlers. At that time, use ...

Another way to stop squirrels from climbing fruit trees is by draping wildlife-safe netting over the entire tree canopy. When ...

A garden with fruit trees is a delight for many, especially when filled with their beautiful bounty. The joy of picking an ...