The crisp days of fall mark the perfect time to plant trees. Spring may be more popular, but autumn offers a unique chance to set the stage for a flourishing garden. The cooler temperatures, increased ...

The end of summer does not have mean the end of planting — even if you live north of the Mason-Dixon Line. While most traditional backyard garden plants may be drying up — if not long gone in a hot, ...

Here in the South, there is one tree deserving of all the springtime adulation it gets—the flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) ...

For decades, I’ve been telling gardeners that fall is the best time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers. And despite my efforts, March through May remains the prime season when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. a person pruning a fruit tree - Maksim Safaniuk/Shutterstock Getting the timing wrong is one of the most common mistakes everyone ...

It's officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn't far behind. Parts of the U.S. will soon start to see — if they haven't already — leaves and shrubs trade ...

All fruit trees, including apple, pear, and plum, should be pruned in the spring as they can be sensitive and don't like to ...

Hold the shears. Here are nine plants you should never prune in the spring, lest you risk fewer blooms and weepy, sticky sap.

Landscape trees fulfill many functions, including seasonal color in the form of blossoms or autumn foliage. Some trees provide food (fruit or nuts) for humans and wildlife, while others offer ...