Now that the holidays have passed and we all could stand to shed a few pounds, what better way to get active than tackling some yard work? Winter is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, giving them ...

The cool season from November through February is an excellent time to plant hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers in our area. That makes the next few weeks a great time for planning landscaping ...

As you looked out the windows of your house this winter at all the dormant and barren deciduous trees in your landscape, perhaps you thought that a little green would be a nice addition this year. But ...

But certain trees are still putting on a show with their beautiful evergreen foliage, raising the question of whether winter ...

Key Points You can prune evergreens year-round, but the winter offers distinct advantages.In winter, visibility is improved ...

We've all seen those scraggly, lopsided, or overgrown evergreens looking like a hot mess in the landscape. Once an evergreen reaches that point, it can be a real challenge to correct the problem. But ...

Evergreens don't have to be cut off at the ankles to serve as Christmas trees. It's possible to buy trees with their roots intact so they can serve briefly as the year's Christmas tree but then go ...

An evergreen is just what its name implies -- "ever green" or "always green." Those of us in the nursery or landscaping business also refer to some of them as conifers. The name conifer is derived ...

Early spring is a good time to inspect evergreen trees and shrubs in your landscape for signs of bagworm damage. Look for bare branches, where the foliage has been eaten away and/or browning of ...