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You don't have to miss out on the stunning beauty of maple trees just because you have a compact yard. Consider these maple species for your small garden.
Dear Master Gardener: We would like to plant a large shade tree with beautiful fall color to add to our landscape. Is a ...
For whatever reason, my office has seen an explosion of homeowners bringing in branches covered in cottony maple scale. I ...
In the sweltering heat that descended in recent weeks, I am especially aware of the cooling effect of urban trees. In the ...
Bark beetles are one of the biggest threats to forests across Northeast Michigan and the ice storm didn’t help pine trees brace for their return. Downed wood is a hotspot for these beetles to ...
In the autumn, the porcupine will eat all sorts of fruit with great relish, but this will not go over well with orchard owners who discover their apples eaten and their apple trees damaged by ...
While it might not be known for its flowers, its glossy bronze bark is a sight to behold in winter. Plant it in a sunny spot this autumn, and you’ll have a striking feature that adapts ...
Fallen leaves can be part of your mulching strategy, putting autumn's natural debris to good use. Julian suggests organic mulches like wood chips, leaves, straw, or bark are recommended for fruit ...
Mulching roses should be done in autumn and is similar to having a blanket on your bed during coder months which keeps the plant warm and happy ...
The neighbor is right about autumn and bittersweet. I can still remember the many years my dad would drive to the rural area where he grew to find some bittersweet for the fall season.