The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. One reason is that insect pests and plant ...

If you’re considering adding trees or shrubs to your landscape in the coming growing season, winter is the perfect time to do the research you’ll need to find the right kind. “Choosing the right ...

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Sure, February has Groundhog Day (which I'm officially protesting - six more weeks of winter? No thanks) and Valentine's Day, ...

Removing large branches leaves stubs that can cause several health problems. It also destroys the plant's natural shape and promotes ... use latex rather than oil-based paint. Pruning in late winter, ...

We are loving this,” Carol Shaw of Wilkes-Barre said as her granddaughters, Addison Wayda, 4, and Dillon Wayda, 6, toasted marshmallows by a fire pit in Nesbitt Park. “We just came out to look at the ...

Erosion can whisk away valuable topsoil and even cause whole embankments to collapse. These plants will help lock soil in place while adding ornamental value.

By Jasen Obermeyer The temperature outside is freezing. Wind blowing. Snow falling. But inside, as I relax in the lazy boy chair, a good book in hand, I’m comforted by the bright red and orange ...

With spring ever so close, the urge to have that beautiful garden color can seem nagging. Here are ways to force the start of ...

Being more purposeful about planting our landscapes to enjoy their natural beauty during all four seasons is a relatively recent trend in landscaping. There can be snow-covered elegance in winter if ...

What do you recommend for people who want winter planters on their front porch? For winter planters we actually specialize in customizing spruce tip pots, so that’s what I would do if you have ...