As a beginner, gardening is overwhelming, and finicky plants make it more confusing and stressful. Give this low-maintenance ...

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Although it's easy to overlook, it's surprisingly important how sharp your garden shears are. This must-have tool makes ...

To deter squirrels from your fruit trees, consider protective measures like installing a baffle, adding a motion-activated ...

THE REGULAR meeting of the Lewis Cass Debating Club was held last evening in the Club Rooms at the City Library. After a short business meeting, the debate began with ...

To keep your lilacs looking their best, they need to be pruned, fertilized and shaped almost every year, soon after they are ...

The bitter cold winters you find in some parts of the U.S. can prove too harsh for some plants. However, Alderman plum trees ...

It’s a busy time at the farm. A couple crew members have been trudging through the woods removing taps from the maple trees ...

Dogwood trees are well-behaved species but still need some tidying. Learn how to prune dogwood trees, when and why with this ...

"Prune camellias immediately after they bloom, usually in late spring, April to May, immediately after the flowers have faded ...

The gardens of The Newt are a testament to the absolute meticulous perfection practised by the gardening team there, and ...

The easiest fruit to grow in North Texas is the blackberry. Blackberry bushes can withstand our hottest summers and coldest ...