Q. I have a pear tree planted a couple of years ago about 20 feet from a lake that became flooded for about four months during the recent hurricanes.

We want to plant a hedge of arborvitae, a Japanese maple and some groundcover in the shade like pachysandra or vinca. — R.K., Bonney Lake A. Dig in!

But depending upon the size of a lawn, it can also be a burden to keep up with maintenance tasks such as mowing, fertilizing, controlling weeds, irrigating, aerating and others.

Jackson is said to have planted the tree on the South Lawn of the White House to honor the memory of his late wife, who died before he took office in 1829, according to the National Park Service ...