Our landscape also needs to eat. Should we feed our trees and shrubs or wait until spring? One expert, Jerry Somalski, owner of Bay Landscaping near Bay City, says we absolutely want to fertilize ...

Before plants leaf out for the spring, it’s a good idea to take some time for maintenance tasks in the garden. Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing your ...

With evergreen shrubs, your garden doesn't have to look brown all winter. Plant these low-maintenance foundation plants for ...

We are approaching the most important period of time for getting big growth on our trees and shrubs. The growth won’t come this year. It will come next year. Don’t wait until next spring to think ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A yew hedge in front of a house. Yews (Taxus spp.*) are narrow-leaf evergreens that are popular hedge plants. They are tolerant of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter's cold temperatures, reduced sunlight, and frozen soil create harsh conditions for many plants. While many enter a state of ...

Winter's cold temperatures, reduced sunlight, and frozen soil create harsh conditions for many plants. While many enter a state of dormancy to conserve energy, they can still be affected by frost ...