Winter is a time when your trees are vulnerable, and moisture loss can damage them or worse. But there are a few ways you can ...

Being more purposeful about planting our landscapes to enjoy their natural beauty during all four seasons is a relatively ...

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

Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...

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 ...

University of Minnesota Extension If you traveled through rural Minnesota last winter, you probably realized some of the benefits of windbreaks and living snow ...

Agricultural Productions Systems McLeod/Meeker County Trees are often enjoyed more by people that come after those that planted the tree. Trees help define how a yard in ...

Hellebores, witch hazels, and snowdrops are three plants that love the cold weather and offer up blooms to brighten up the ...

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...

Nut trees make great additions to your yard - and your kitchen - but which are worth growing, and which should you avoid? Let ...

Nestled in the heart of Ohio, Richmond holds a secret that’s too good to keep under wraps. Jefferson Lake State Park might be ...

This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...