That piled-up look traps moisture and invites pests—here’s the right way to mulch. Mulch volcanoes harm trees by trapping moisture, suffocating roots, and attracting pests. Proper mulching means a 2-3 ...

Mulching around trees helps protect roots, regulate soil temperature, and keep soil moist, but only if you do it right. More often than not homeowners and even many landscapers pile mulch around tree ...

Every March, nurseries across the U.S. fill their shelves with ornamentals, shade trees, and hedging plants that look gorgeous and come with zero disclosure about their toxicity. Some of the trees on ...

Bleach kills. It disinfects by killing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is a handy gardener's companion, as it is often recommended for disinfecting garden tools, ...

Getting fruit from cherry trees can be a bit of a challenge. Whether it's late frosts or lean soil, there are a few things ...

It's time to go, says Makar, the Deputy Commander of the 1st Battalion of 65 Brigade, coming back into the shop. We need to ...

A fast-spreading fungal disease has left the newly named Australian "zombie tree" unable to produce flowers, fruit or seeds, and scientists warn that 16 other species may be heading down the same path ...

Purdue Landscape Report: An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I plant that will grow fast and give me shade?” While there is no ...

Bad news for travelers: According to Pest Clinic, the most common place to encounter bed bugs is a hotel room. And don’t be fooled by spotless sheets. "It is a given that a spotless hotel room can ...

The ultrarich, they’re not like you and me. They cozy up to corrupt administrations, and treat human rights like inconveniences. They buy legacy newspapers and throw billions at media companies so ...