Choose a small, self-fertile pear variety and plant it in a roomy pot with good soil so it can grow well inside. Give your ...

Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special care they need in winter for stronger growth.

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year. There, they are ...

What are you going to do with your Christmas tree? Anaerobic decomposition is not only very slow (a tree can take years to ...

If you’d like to avoid this, you have options that not only will avoid harming the environment but may also help improve your ...

Heavy snow can harm many plants; protecting your garden helps keep shrubs, flowers, and evergreens healthy all winter. Preparing early—by removing debris, watering thoroughly, and adding mulch or ...

Correcting soil pH and choosing the right placement for each plant are just a few of the simple steps that can help bring a ...

A yard without trees is a forlorn space indeed—however, there are more than a few tree species that are more trouble than they're worth. In fact, there are some trees you just shouldn't plant. Ever.

Removing snow from tree branches is crucial to protect them through the winter. Bundle up, and follow these simple tips to ...

The possibility of replanting a Christmas tree hinges on a single detail: Was the tree cut, or does it have an intact root ball? "Once a real tree is harvested and cut as a Christmas tree, it no ...

Through pollination and feeding on all parts of plants, insects influence which plants thrive, which struggle, and even ...