The summer looks out from her brazen tower, through the flashing bars of July.” Francis Thompson. “If June was the beginning ...

The months of June, July and August are often referred to as the trifecta of summer. And we are only one-third through this ...

Boxwood shrubs are perhaps one of the most planted evergreen shrubs in landscapes around the Midwest. Although they are typically hardy in our area, many suffer from winter injury. In ...

Spring also is a good time to prune evergreen trees (fir, spruce, pines, etc.) as well as trim evergreen hedges, such as yews, boxwoods, hollies, and privets.

Michigan gardeners face a growing threat to their boxwood shrubs as box tree moths, an Asian invasive species, continue to spread across the state. “They will totally decimate a whole boxwood in ...

An Expert Guide for This Popular Landscaping Plant, including proper watering, pruning, recognizing common diseases and more ...

Before plants leaf out for the spring, it’s a good idea to take some time for maintenance tasks in the garden. Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing ...

Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing your trees and shrubs. Mid-to-late February makes an ideal time for trimming away branches to shape trees and shrubs.

Evergreen shrubs provide structure, colour, and texture, making them perfect for borders, hedging, and focal points. Here are some of the best choices for lasting greenery.

Each season came with its ups and downs. Here's a review of the 2023-24 gardening year.