Q: I have two densiformis yews on each side of my front sidewalk (see reader's photo). They are in beds that were built at the same time, filled with the same soil, were planted at the same time and ...

Q: My eastern redbud, albeit, leaning, seems to be healthy and has bloomed for several years. I noticed in the spring that it has an area that is moist and weeping on its trunk. Should I be concerned ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners. Hope everyone enjoyed a blessed Easter with family and friends. Lots of Easter egg hunts occurred in the Valley last weekend. Backyard gardeners are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you spot lavender-pink flowers clustered on bare tree branches in early spring, you've probably ...

We would love to grow a redbud in our backyard, but we’ve heard that their life spans aren’t very long. Are they still worth growing? If so, can you give us any tips for success? One of my favorite ...

The blossom of the eastern redbud tree is a herald of spring. From March, pink and purple pea-like blooms open on stems, branches and trunks, illuminating the entire tree in vibrant hues. While the ...

My Emerald Green arborvitae was looking good earlier in the year but now is turning brown and shedding. What is causing this and is there anything I can do to save this? Missouri is a struggle for ...

With its small pink flowers, this tree is one of the first brilliantly colored signs of spring in Michigan. The eastern redbud is a haven for pollinators and ideal for planting in yards. Commonly seen ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This flowering tree (just like the mighty magnolia tree), native to woodland areas, has exquisite sweet ...