This abscission layer, when it spans the entire stem, causes the leaf to fall off the tree. This helps protect these trees ...

Keeping your trees and plants healthy this winter is all about making sure they are not stressed. Whether you have been ...

As the fall season starts to wrap up, leaves start to fall in droves. But why is that? Meteorologist Matt Willoughby explains ...

By Sarina Rattler For the Salisbury Post With above-average temperatures, it hasn’t felt like fall this October and November.

As the growing season ends, you may think your window to plant bushes and trees has closed. Fret not. Here are some options ...

Dormant pruning, trimming trees and shrubs during the period when they are not actively growing, typically occurs in late ...

Hold off on pruning. Winter is a good time to prune a deciduous tree or shrub, but not an evergreen. Because the plant isn’t dormant, pruning in winter can stimulate new growth, prompting soft new ...

If you are looking for a flowering perennial that blooms during fall and winter in the shade and has a clumping growth habit, ...

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), a cousin of the magnolia, is absolutely stunning in spring when it’s fragrant, ...

Keep your garden interesting and attractive through the winter by waiting until early spring to cut back perennials. Some ...

I often get questions about pecans, especially during the holidays with all the holiday baking. Many want to plant the trees ...