Purdue Landscape Report: Tree care, in many cases, can be expensive if you require the assistance of an arborist for pruning or removals. Extreme weather events, characterized by extensive rain and ...

Homeowners who are looking for ways to promote healthy, growing trees in their yard are well-advised to remember this axiom: A ring is a tree’s best friend. Kansas State University horticulture expert ...

I always add mulch to my trees to help retain moisture, but according to landscaping experts, I’ve been doing it all wrong. Instead of promoting growth, it’s causing them harm. While mulching in ...

Question: I have seen a lot of city street trees with high mounds of mulch around the trunk. Is this a good practice or not? Answer: All one has to do is walk in the woods to see that tree roots ...

Mulching is one of the most beneficial things a homeowner can do to keep trees healthy. It makes growing situations more "friendly" for trees in general. But over-mulching can be one of the worst ...

While spring and summer have traditionally been the busy times of the year for spreading mulch around trees, shrubs and other perennial plants, more homeowners and landscapers are spreading mulch in ...

The palms along much of Oahu’s North Shore are losing their fronds and dying, a harbinger of the fate of others on the rest of the island. The same is happening in Pupu­kea, where residents are ...