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Trees are a great addition to any landscape, providing shade, privacy and visual interest to your yard. But trees can also bring their share of maintenance headaches, dropping seeds, berries and ...

Flowering trees make for a stunning centerpiece in any yard. They not only signify the arrival of different seasons with ...

If fences aren't your thing, plant a shrub or tree for privacy. Fast-growing species can create a natural screen in a few ...

Summer has faded and gone. Autumn’s bright foliage does compensate — somewhat— for the dearth of flowers. But a few of my trees and shrubs (and several perennials) bloom in October, and I treasure ...

The delicate curry leaf tree is a perfect candidate for small gardens in Kona. In addition to the fragrant white flowers ...

September has its share of silly holidays, such as International Talk Like a Pirate Day and National Butterscotch Pudding Day. While I love pudding, arrr, I think it might be a better idea to ...

This part of Texas tends to be spoiled with blossoms year-round. When an unexpected freeze occurs, it impacts plants growing outside of their U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone — ...

Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is native to the monsoon climate of Southeast Asia, where the dry season can extend from ...

Howard Garrett Are your live oaks dropping leaves? Are they in trouble? Dropping leaves, yes. In trouble, probably not. Evergreen trees generally drop their leaves yearly, but usually in the spring ...

While out for a walk this weekend, some leaves were really in my face, which got me thinking about why. This is a very leafy time of year, with lots of leaves underfoot, so many that walking in the ...