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

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

Hostas are perennials that provide significant foliage interest in your flower garden or landscape. Miss America consists of heart-shaped green leaves with white centers and light green streaking.The ...

Tropical trees like plumeria do not thrive in most parts of the United States because they require hot and humid conditions. However, anyone who wants to enjoy their fragrant blossoms can successfully ...

Are you longing to grow your own citrus trees but afraid they won't survive your cold winter temperatures? Your concern is understandable because citrus trees are regarded as subtropical plants, which ...

The jay relies on stockpiling for the winter, and helps to expand the forest as new trees grow from their forgotten acorns Image: Wilfried Martin/ImageBroker/picture alliance Insects are cold ...

Eric Thompson was on the stand for nearly two hours, describing the relationship with his wife and his business history. As a Lahaina fire survivor herself, Capt. Chrissy Lovitt says her tours ...

Winter tree pruning is an important step in garden maintenance that can significantly affect the health of trees, their development, and yield in the next season. However, not all gardeners know how ...

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.

Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and shrubs.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A rare winter storm has hit the southern United States bringing widespread snowfall to areas like Louisiana ...