As the air cools and leaves start to tumble, gardeners everywhere begin their fall rituals—raking, pruning, and tucking their ...

Davis/Shutterstock Apart from maintaining desirable soil pH levels, pine straw keeps the moisture in the soil from evaporating and helps the ground retain a consistent temperature. These effects ...

However, garden (or hardy) mums are, in fact, perennials that will overwinter if you care for them properly. And one of the ...

Much to the dismay of homeowners, landscape trees sometimes grow roots on top of the surface of the lawn or possibly even buckle sidewalks and driveways. These surface roots can be quite a nuisance to ...

Finding plants that can survive in shallow soil can be tricky, so we've rounded up 22 of them that don't mind the shade and ...

WASHINGTON — Much like it’s easy for you to slip on a wet floor — tree roots can slip out of the ground when there’s wet soil. And, some species are more susceptible than others. Trees with shallow ...

To solve issues, we need to know the real reason or the root of the problem. What is interesting is that with gardening issues, many times the “root of the problem” is the roots. Unhealthy roots can ...

Three groups of Mediterranean pines were examined to describe the development of root symmetry on sites characterized by shallow soils and low water availability. Sampling included: (1) 3-year-old ...

Q: I plan to buy a 15-gallon fruitless olive tree. Please tell me how much water daily or weekly it should be given once planted. The irrigation system in place for shrubs and trees comes on Monday ...