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

Question: We noticed a difference in the oak trees. Which one greens up first with the glossy leaves and which one produces all the fluffy stuff? Answer: Most years there it is a matter of weeks ...

There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the best ...

When it's time to prep your yard's soil for planting a tree, grabbing some compost may seem like an obvious step. Compost has tons of benefits for plants, from improving soil structure to boosting ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...