Q: I have a bottle brush shrub that is open and getting yellow. A: The Australian bottle brush plant is sold as a shrub but can reach heights of 25 feet so it can also qualify as a small tree as well.

Gardeners are often told how important nutrients are to plants. But what is a nutrient, actually? “Nutrients are the chemical elements that plants need to build their tissues and operate their life ...

Pothos is a popular houseplant, beloved for its glossy green leaves and beautiful vining growth habit. This tropical plant is ...

Q. I have been cleaning up all the leaves in my yard and I'm wondering how I can use them without creating a fire hazard near my home. I'd rather not burn them. I don't have green waste pick up. A: I ...

As plants put on new growth this spring, they can benefit from essential nutrients that help them become healthy and strong. Plants can be very different and have their own unique requirements, but ...

Caring for this beautiful plant requires dedication.

With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do with all the autumn leaves your trees are about to dump on your lawn. You can rake them into a pile at the ...

Q: The leaves of our maple tree have red bumps. I’m wondering if they’re going to damage the tree, of if there is something I can do in the spring to prevent it. - Alan R. A: The bumps, which are ...