When you plant trees and shrubs, you want to protect that investment. Read this list of the most expensive landscaping mistakes you can make—and our best tips on how to avoid them.

If you’re planning to plant or transplant a tree or shrub, it’s best to do it in the next month or so to avoid the heat and drought of summer. “Give them time to get settled in while it’s still ...

No need to be patient—these speedy growers will give you gorgeous foliage all year round.

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Climatic warming is altering the structure and function of alpine ecosystems, including shifts of vegetation boundaries. The upward shift of alpine treelines, the uppermost limit of tree growth ...

During the coming winter months, harsh weather and hungry critters can make the colder months tough on some plants. The coldest months of the year can be the most challenging to the health of trees ...

Backyard privacy is a gift, but building an iron fortress is neither economical nor visually appealing. A much more ...

Pruning is at the top of the to-do list in your July garden. Prune out water sprouts — vigorous shoots on the inside of a ...

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Struggling with your Wilmington garden? These five native plants are heat tolerant and perfect for coastal soil.