Trees and shrub species vary in their prime time to be pruned. Some species have a wide window of opportunity for pruning, ...

Young fruits may be forming, container-grown trees can still be planted with regular watering, and you can plan bare-root fruit trees for the dormant season, from late autumn to early spring. Start ...

A state regulatory agency determined the six plant species pose a risk to Michigan’s environment, economy, and/or public health.

Although you can propagate your own roses via cutting, most commercially available roses have been grafted onto some kind of ...

When Nikkilyn Morrison moved into her Old Town condo a decade ago, she didn’t give much thought to the tall, leafy trees that peeked into her fourth-floor view. Today, she wishes she had. Last month, ...

Keeping a garden full of fresh fruit might seem intimidating, but it's not hard with the right care. Here's 11 expert tips ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Many roses across Kansas are showing signs of winter injury this spring, leaving gardeners with discolored canes, dead branches and delayed growth. While roses are sensitive to extreme cold, this year ...

Every April, a different kind of blizzard sweeps across Chicago-area neighborhoods. White blossoms line parkways in Naperville, commercial strips in Schaumburg, and front yards in Arlington Heights.

Bradford pear trees are the real Jersey devil. Spring has sprung and the Garden State’s very pretty, but oh-so-stinky, Bradford pears are blossoming — and perfuming neighborhoods with their noxious ...

Growing orange trees not only provides a sizable supply of fresh juicy fruits to enjoy with breakfast, but these citrus trees also add to your landscape with their sweet scent and dark green foliage.