Woolly aphids may be to blame. These insects suck sap from healthy plants and leave a sticky substance behind. They can be ...

The low-lying meadow and scrub near our house have been home to countless generations of critters. We don’t see many of our small animal neighbors in winter. The ...

Winter offers a perfect window to accomplish a variety of important tasks around the garden. There's much work to be done ahead of spring: clearing debris, picking out seeds, and, of course, pruning.

On Friday, the state approved a settlement that included a $3,000 fine but no acknowledgment of guilt for a tree poisoning ...

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Spring means everything is in bloom...including the odorous Bradford pear tree. What North Carolinians need to know.

This week’s question is... My neighbor and I don’t get along. A tree from her yard is starting to brush up against my house. I know I’m allowed to trim it, but how do I go about doing it without ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bleach kills. It disinfects by killing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is a handy gardener's ...

If you're looking to get rid of your Bradford pear trees ahead of this spring season, the Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a solution for Missourians.

"This forest just disappeared by a thousand cuts." ...