Growing massive trees for shade is an easy way to keep your garden safe from the hot sun, but some trees come with more drawbacks than others. Walnut trees are gorgeous, native, and provide excellent ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Black walnut trees, which are both native to and common in Northeast Ohio, have a divisive reputation. If you are looking to plant a new tree in a sunny spot with wet soil, black ...

Plants have evolved in some pretty interesting ways to ensure their own existence. One tactic that fascinates me is allelopathy, which means that a plant can harm another with chemicals it produces. A ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A chance of frost is in the forecast as the growing season winds its way down. Many gardeners perform a fall cleanup and plant a cover crop such as winter ...

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is well-loved for its beauty and the walnuts it grows. However, the roots of this tree produce juglone, a chemical released in the soil surrounding the tree that ...

Gardening beneath black walnut trees presents unique challenges due to juglone, a toxic compound that these trees produce. If you're wondering whether asiatic lilies can survive in areas affected by ...

The annual black walnut harvest is underway in the northern Arkansas Ozarks. It's a long-standing fall tradition that provides extra income for local families and contributes to a growing commercial ...