One thing that makes most horticulturists cringe is the practice of needlessly topping a tree. The elegant crape myrtle is often a victim. I know my predecessor, James Hodges, covered ...

With snow on the ground, you may not be thinking about your lawn or garden. But late February and early March is the time to ...

You do not want to plant a tree that starts small but eventually outgrows the space. Select trees with controlled or slow growth, compact shapes, and non-invasive root systems to prevent structural ...

Timing is key when it comes to pruning flowering and fruiting plants. Randy Forst, extension educator for consumer horticulture for University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said late Feb ...

SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...

With many species available, crepe myrtles are a stunning addition to the landscape. But, you'll need to avoid the most ...

Timing is key when it comes to pruning flowering and fruiting plants. Randy Forst, extension educator for consumer ...

Pruning is essential for attractive, healthy trees and shrubs and improves the quality of flowers, fruit and foliage. The ...

Many people think it is necessary to prune crapemyrtles each year. It is not, the less pruning the better. The only time you ...

MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of Ti plants, palm trees, broccoli, petunias, tomatoes, crape myrtles and caladiums ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Crape myrtles are cherished for their eye-catching blooms and elegant shapes ...