The crisp days of fall mark the perfect time to plant trees. Spring may be more popular, but autumn offers a unique chance to set the stage for a flourishing garden. The cooler temperatures, increased ...

Vitex chaste trees are beautiful and virtually carefree summer-blooming shrubby trees that attract a wide variety of pollinators. It’s a fast grower that produces dense, upright panicles of flowers, ...

Here in the Midwest, I somewhat look at our seasons as being a rotation of punishment and reward. In winter and summer, we are subjected to temperature extremes. During these times we get really cold, ...

While they often fade into the background of your gardenscape, ground cover plants are actually a star feature in any yard. These often low-maintenance plants offer several benefits, including ...

Strolling in my neighborhood the other day, I saw two trees with autumn foliage that I thought would have made the most compelling combination had they been planted side by side. One was a ginkgo tree ...

HERE WE ARE, but a couple of days from the start of autumn! But I want to continue to tip the aesthetic gauge in favor of your yard for a fabulous fall. Without question, I believe that fall foliage ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s most recent update on fall foliage across the state. This week’s projections from the agency point to the effects of recent ...