Homeowners across America plant popular shade trees for beauty and longevity, unaware that hidden root systems often threaten ...

The use of our Missouri native plants is essential in controlling flooding in and around St. Louis County. In forests and prairies before development, deep-rooted native trees, shrubs, grasses and ...

FORT WORTH - A mystery Christmas tree in Fort Worth has residents wondering where it came from. The tree currently sits on a hill off westbound I-30 between Beach and Oakland. Come to find out, the ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Stop me if you’ve heard this one…. A tree is in a slow decline year after year. You are called to your client’s property only to find the root flare well below grade. Most ...

Bare-root trees need to be planted quickly to keep their exposed roots from drying out. Here's the best time to plant so ...

Pearl acacia is a large shrub, native to Australia, that can be pruned into a tidy 10- to 20-foot-tall tree. From late fall ...

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with ...

With summer around the corner and temperatures still cool, this is a great time to think about planting shade trees. If you have a larger property, you may have room for trees over 30 feet tall, which ...