Hardy trees and shrubs are naturally well armored against winter weather, but they have fewer defenses against animals.

If you love your garden, chances are you’ve tried mulching at some point. It’s a go-to move for keeping weeds at bay and holding onto precious moisture. But what if the way you’re using mulch is ...

Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special care they need in winter for stronger growth.

Strong winds expected to sweep through the Portland area and much of northwestern Oregon on Christmas Eve could put stress on ...

With holiday guests arriving at many of our homes in the coming days, you might be wondering how to deter them from parking ...

In Beijing's central district, trees are everywhere: in parks, along roadsides and in courtyards inside people's houses. Many ...

Prevent winter burn and freeze damage through simple preventative care and thoughtful plant placement. While the rest of the garden sleeps, broadleaf evergreen trees and shrubs bring much-needed color ...

My aunt has a cutting for me from a cape jasmine (what our family calls them) that came from my grandfather's mother's plant.

Wood-destroying fungi can be beneficial when it breaks down dead wood because it makes nutrients available through the ...

If you’ve ever killed a fern, overwatered a succulent, and sworn off houseplants in the same month, the 2026 Plant of the ...

Federal officials intercepted a stowaway at Detroit Metro Airport earlier this year. And it was the first time U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers had ever encountered the creepy-crawly, ...