This is a good time to check your houseplants for pests and some trees and shrubs are ready for pruning. See what else you can do while waiting to get into the garden.

The center of a tree or shrub stem (from roots to trunk, branches, and twigs) is woody, composed of xylem cells that conduct water from the roots to the upper parts of the tree. That woody section ...

How do I recognise honey fungus? To identify honey fungus, look for white growths under the bark, bootlace-like threads in the soil, plant dieback and, in autumn, the honey-coloured toadstools. Sheets ...

The fungus, known as hypoxylon canker, targets the bark and sapwood of hardwood trees, such as oaks and hickories. This can lead to tree death.

The fungus, known as hypoxylon canker, targets the bark and sapwood of hardwood trees, such as oaks and hickories. This can lead to tree death.

For those who add plants and trees to their garden with the purpose of attracting hummingbirds, there are some you'll want to ...

It doesn't get much better than walking out into your garden and getting a hit of fragrance from a beautiful tree, especially ...

Neem comes from the Indian lilac tree. Learn about the uses and benefits of neem, as well as some safety considerations.

Syringa reticulata, Japanese Tree Lilac, 20 to 30 feet; full sun and requires well-limed soil. Assets: White, fragrant flowers in large terminal clusters are extremely showy. Dark green leaves and ...

Should I remove the mushrooms? A: The mushrooms are feeding on decaying wood. Take them off because they have grown right around the trunk of the tree, and will rot the bark, eventually causing the ...