Pomegranate trees flourish in well-draining loamy soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0, which is slightly acidic to neutral.

Native to the steamy rainforests of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, banana trees have been cultivating their dramatic ...

Spotty leaves, cracked trunks, mushroom invasions ... Two certified arborists explain how to best take care of your trees.

For most types of trees, "Correct root flare height and exposure is probably the most important consideration when planting," Vaughan says. If planted too deep, the tree won't root into the soil as ...

Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and ...

Discover 5 fragrant ground covers that can help deter pests and learn about 4 to avoid. Create a beautiful and pest-resistant ...

As autumn settles in, it’s easy to think gardening season is winding down. For trees, especially those newly planted, fall is ...

Another technique is to use the sharp tool to go up from the bottom of the root ball, about two-thirds the distance between the bottom and top roots. Rotate the root ball 90 degrees and cut up again.

‘Container-grown fruit trees can be planted almost all year round as long as the soil is not frozen, waterlogged or solid ...

Ever notice how plants seem to come alive underground just as the days start getting shorter? It’s not your ...

The postemergence weed killers we use to control actively growing weeds generally do a good job of killing them. But if you ...

Illinoisans: do you have a branch hanging over your property that leaves you wondering if you have the legal right to lop it off? Have you tried talking to your neighbor about it, without success?