Neil Sperry offers insight on a dying Shantung maple, walnut seedling control, pothos propagation, nandina sizes and why ...

From cleaning up vegetable beds to adding lime, these simple autumn chores prevent disease and prepare your soil for next ...

Question: I‘m thinking about redoing my garden and might have a spot for a tree. Would this be a good choice for my garden? Answer: Trees provide shade, habitat and food sources for a wide variety of ...

The wait — determining which plants will survive and which will die — after our February freeze continues. Dozens of readers are writing in with questions about their ground cover, shrubs, flowers and ...

Bulbs that bloom in the spring are planted into the ground in the fall. These include those that are technically corms, ...

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 ...

First, August is not the best time for planting trees. Most experts suggest spring or fall when it is cooler and regularly rains. But let’s face it, I’m a gardener, and if I see a nice tree for sale, ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I'm looking for a shade tree that is fast growing and attractive for my front ...

Q. Can you tell me what kind of tree this is? They were planted near our community lake 25 years ago. K.M., Indianapolis A. This is a honey locust tree, known botanically as Gleditsia triacanthos. The ...

Here are some of the most common tree questions that have been asked recently of Master Gardeners and Extension Service staff. While sweetgum, live oak, sand hickory and magnolia are reported as ...

If you’re like me and frustrated by how little you know about native plants and how they grow, podcasts by the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society could provide the answers you’re seeking.