Crape myrtle blooms on new growth, so the best time to cut back these trees is in late winter, before new growth has sprouted. January through March is generally the best time to prune a crape myrtle, ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about the California poppy, magnolia, crape myrtle, kalanchoe, seed ...

The bonus of a four-season yard is that the trees and shrubs, in particular, provide food and shelter for the birds, ...

In your journey through life, enjoy the cooler conditions as winter continues its path through January. In the landscape, ...

Plants that drop all their leaves at one time and enter a leafless, dormant state are called deciduous. In climates that experience cold winters, the leafless period for trees and shrubs is during the ...

Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special ...

Bird houses: Now is the time to clean out and clean-up your birdhouses. Replace rotted wood, re-paint as needed, and check ...

Trees for Small Spaces and Rooftops Compact beauties suited for small spaces and rooftops are becoming essential as Indian cities grow denser and vertical.

Find shade-loving shrubs, control Bermuda in St. Augustine, thicken wintercreeper, prune figs and blackberries, and revive iris blooms.

Evaluate your shade trees for strength of their limbs. Call in a certified arborist if you see any branch that looks like it’s dead or dying. All it takes is one ice storm or strong gust of wind to ...

Generally, you may trim branches that cross onto your property, but protected species, permits, and proper pruning techniques can limit what’s allowed. Talk to your neighbor first, stay on your side ...