SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Many people will use the spring season to get out to the garden and do some planting and yard work. Some projects may seem simple, but can actually be harder to perfect than you ...

I would hate it if someone made me wear a turtleneck sweater (remember that 70s fad, boomer friends?) all summer long. Well, it appears that many people in our region do that to our young trees with ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Tree care, in many cases, can be expensive if you require the assistance of an arborist for pruning or removals. Extreme weather events, characterized by extensive rain and ...

Q: Before it gets too hot, I want to put down a fresh layer of mulch. I’m confused though. I often see commercial companies mounding mulch up along the trunks of trees and shrubs. Is that the right ...

If you enjoy the savory taste of olives, then you should consider saving the pit so you can grow your very own tree. Native ...

They’re nicknamed “mulch volcanoes” – essentially a mound of moisture-retaining mulch that’s piled up around the trunk of a ...

Pruning of shade and ornamental trees is often overlooked until there is a problem to deal with; and then it is often too late to correct the problem. To demonstrate good pruning practices, Nebraska ...

For many people, nothing can compare to the smell, look and ambience of a real Christmas tree. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose of or recycle that ...