Planting the right type of tree can possibly make your home look more attractive and is among the key landscaping tips to affordably boost your property value over time. You might also reap other key ...

Landscaping under any tree can be challenging, thanks to the dense shade cast by the branches and the abundance of thick roots in the soil. But black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) seem to be in a ...

On a recent sunny day between rain storms, I finally managed to go on a long-awaited field trip. The journey was just as rewarding as the destination. In the course of his work, native plant ecologist ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A chance of frost is in the forecast as the growing season winds its way down. Many gardeners perform a fall cleanup and plant a cover crop such as winter ...

These dormant trees grow strong roots.

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is well-loved for its beauty and the walnuts it grows. However, the roots of this tree produce juglone, a chemical released in the soil surrounding the tree that ...