As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Skip the Bradford pear. Try serviceberry, dogwood, blackgum, or fringe tree for blooms, fall color, and fewer headaches.

There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the best ...

Flowering, fruiting or evergreen; dwarf, standard or slow-growing giant, trees are much more than their roots, leaves and stems.

The cool season from November through February is an excellent time to plant hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers in our area. That makes the next few weeks a great time for planning landscaping ...

Fall is the very best time of year to plant landscape trees, and there are still quite a few in the Concho Valley that were killed in the February of 2021 freeze that need to be taken down and ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

As winter begins to ebb in a few weeks, people will be thinking about landscape issues again. An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I ...

After Hurricane Matthew Saw Palmetto plants quickly began sprouting new growth one month later. FORT MYERS, Fla. – Selecting appropriate landscape plants is critical to minimizing damage from ...

Find the best shade and small trees for South Texas yards, plus how CPS Energy's rebate can help cover planting costs.