We normally don’t have higher-than-normal winds at this time of year, but I’ve been collecting a lot of limbs and twigs over ...

Mulch is a gardener's best friend. It helps soil retain moisture, suppresses weeds, and keeps soil temperatures stable. But there’s a common landscaping trend that turns this helpful tool into a ...

You often inherit trees with a property. My current home has an abundance of ornamental and edible trees on it. Or, if your yard is bare, you may add trees for shade, wildlife habitat, color, ...

You can always expect tree trunks to show up for the big spring dance with a variety of issues. This year it’s more evident than ever. Because it’s easy to overlook problems when they’re hiding in ...

Tree girdling almost always spells doom for a tree if not caught early and corrected. This common, yet easily overlooked problem happens when something wraps so tightly around a tree (like a girdle), ...

Amazingly gardeners, another year has almost concluded. Wow! Typically, cold weather sends me sends me scampering inside, muttering something (okay, normally griping not-so-nicely about the cold temps ...

Q: I have a house in Houston. Does blooming of tropical trees like Bauhinia, Erythrina and Tabebuia depend on their age or size? I plant these trees in the ground. They freeze. They come back but they ...

For all the attention we give our flower beds, trees are an indispensable part of our landscape. Oaks, pecans, magnolias and others add shade, character and beauty to our yards. But behind their ...

Homeowners who plant trees know how crucial care is during the formative years of the investment. But what about that front yard guardian that is likely older than the house itself? Although a mature ...

Double-check: Make sure the root flare is at or just slightly above the level of the surrounding soil. If necessary, tuck a ...