Deciding when to plant a fruit tree depends on several factors. The ideal planting time for bare-root trees is different from the planting time for container-grown trees. The type of fruit tree, as ...

Many homeowners bring out their loppers and pruning saws in spring for one reason or another. Maybe they’re opening up the canopy to get more sunlight to understory plants or trying to restrain the ...

As we transition from winter to spring, with melting snow, budding trees, and blooming flowers, magic is in the air. But, less fortunately for some, so is pollen. Pollen is one of the leading causes ...

While flowering shrubs and perennials certainly have their place in your garden, spring-blooming trees are equally valuable. Many pollinators depend on these early blooms for nectar, while birds stake ...

Springtime in Tallahassee brings blooming azaleas, singing birds, and a familiar yellow haze – pollen settling onto brick pathways, park benches, and even the surface of Lake Ella. If you’ve ever ...

Invasive species of shrubs and trees may re-seed and propagate beyond where it’s planted, competing with the native plants for water and nutrients. Examples of invasive trees and shrubs are:· Norway ...

HOUSTON — Texas weather can feel like a roller coaster, swinging from arctic blasts to spring-like warmth in just days. As temperatures rise, many Texans are left wondering: Is winter finally over?

Several species of native flowering trees are currently in bloom, adding beauty to the spring landscape. These trees, including Pinxter Azaleas, Japanese magnolias, and Carolina Silverbells, offer a ...

The last weekend of March, metro Atlanta was subjected to the highest pollen count in nearly 35 years, with it surging to more than 14,000! Despite the sneezing, itchy eyes and yellow vehicles, I do ...

“All major fruit tree species tend to do better with spring planting,” Slack says. But it’s important to work around frost warnings. “Potted trees, if dormant, are fine once the soil thaws,” she adds.