Trees & Shrubs for the Home

Japanese beetle, parastitized
How to Control Japanese Beetles in my Garden
A Question of the Week
A Question of the Week Learn More
Northern spicebush (Lindera benzoin) in bloom
Planting Native Shrubs For Privacy and Wildlife
A Question of the Week: Can you suggest a native shrub that would make a good privacy screen and also provide food for wildlife?
A Question of the Week: Can you suggest a native shrub that would make a good privacy screen and also provide food for wildlife? Learn More
Using a water sprinkler to conserve water
Water Conservation Fundamentals in Gardening and Landscaping
Ways you can save water and have healthy plants
Ways you can save water and have healthy plants Learn More
creeping phlox
What perennial groundcover can I plant on a sunny slope that is difficult to mow?
A Question of the Week
A Question of the Week Learn More
Mulch volcano
How to Mulch Trees and Shrubs
Pictured: Improperly Applied Mulch
Pictured: Improperly Applied Mulch Learn More
H. macrophylla early spring
Solving the Hydrangea Puzzle
Pruning hydrangeas is a subject that baffles many gardeners - novice and experienced alike. Before you even think about grabbing your pruning tools, y... Learn More
young oak leaves
We can’t seem to get grass to grow under the oak tree in our yard. Any suggestions?
A Question of the Week
A Question of the Week Learn More
Broken branches like the one on this juniper should be pruned using sharp, clean, pruning tools
Repairing Winter Tree and Shrub Damage
Some of my trees and shrubs were damaged by the cold and ice this winter. When is the right time to prune?
Some of my trees and shrubs were damaged by the cold and ice this winter. When is the right time to prune? Learn More
Japanese barberry by Amy Watson
Invasive in the Spotlight: Japanese Barberry
Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is deciduous, multi branched shrub that is native to Japan, and is often used as an ornamental shrub in the la... Learn More
Vole Tunnel
Mole or Vole?
Now that the snow has melted I’m noticing lots of tunnels in my lawn. Are moles or voles to blame?
Now that the snow has melted I’m noticing lots of tunnels in my lawn. Are moles or voles to blame? Learn More