Planting an apple tree is a delightful journey that not only enhances the beauty of your landscape but also provides the joy of homegrown fruit. With the proper care and conditions, an apple tree can ...

Winter can be hard on roses, and preparing them for cold weather should begin in late summer. Overwinter your rose indoors or out with these methods.

Your neighbor has a gorgeous shade tree with branches that stretch across the fence-line. For a few months, you appreciate the shade, shelter, and brilliant fall color this tree provides. But then ...

When you go out and buy a big bag of fertilizer, you may notice a series of numbers written on the front, like 15-15-15 or 25-5-10. These numbers aren't just secret plant code, they're the percentages ...

Fall foliage is a complicated thing. There’s not one plant gene that controls the entire process. Here's what to know about weather's impact on color.

Low nitrogen availability is the number one limitation to plant growth in most ecosystems. Farmers compensate by adding nitrogen-rich fertilizers to their crops, which is expensive and harmful to the ...

Fall is a time when trees are front and center as many track the seasonal color change. However, if you’re a homeowner, instead of focusing on the leaves, you might want to focus on how healthy the ...

A team of nearly 100 researchers found the average tree size in the massive rainforest has increased by more than 3 percent per decade since the 1970s ...

The scent of peonies immediately takes me back to my childhood home in Western North Carolina and my mother's garden. Her bed of peonies was a source of pride and joy every spring. Those delicate ...

If your yard is "under-bulbed" and slow to show early-spring color, have a look at these 10 flower bulbs that are best planted in October.

Left to break down completely, they become leaf mold — a dark, crumbly material that acts like compost and boosts soil health, writes this Cowlitz County Master Gardener.