HAWTHORNE, NJ - While trees seem dormant this time of year, the Shade Tree Commission is hard at work planning and caring for ...

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need ideas, attend the class “Some ...

Strong trees provide great shade and can be appreciated in many Whanganui parks. After a cold wet start to summer we are now getting some hot summer days. Such days are perfect for picnicking and ...

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...

All trees need sunlight to grow, but lucky for home dwellers, some trees do well in low-lighting conditions, making them ...

A friend of mine at breakfast told me that he felt English ivy was becoming the new kudzu. He has a good point. When you look ...

Pink flowering trees create a focal point in the garden, offering outstanding color and eye-catching blooms. These trees also ...

Vitexes: These small trees put on a stunning display of purple flower spikes each May and June. A second flush sometimes ...

Nut trees make great additions to your yard - and your kitchen - but which are worth growing, and which should you avoid? Let ...

His sun-browned fingers move deftly as he checks the irrigation system, sweat dripping from his brow beneath the shade of his ...

Many native plants, including some ferns, are adapted to dry shade. We are fortunate that many non-native plants from regions ...

What defines your community? Certainly the people, shopping areas, schools and places of worship. Homes, parks, streets and sidewalks may conjure up memories of a simpler, greener childhood.