Bob Carey tells the story of the golfer who got hit by a falling tree branch, then sued the golf course for negligence. The golfer claimed a litany of damages, starting with a torn rotator cuff and ending with blaming the tree for his erectile dysfunction. The lawsuit wasn’t successful, but Carey […]
Make sure you pick a fresh Christmas tree to start with, and then follow these steps to keep the needles on your tree through Christmas.
It’s both disappointing and mysterious why shrubs all of a sudden stop blooming – or decide never to bloom in the first place. The reasons can be many. Here they are…
Not all trees are suited for urban street-tree use. Besides checking to make sure what your municipality allows where, pick street-wise species that also suit the site. Check out this piece before you plant your next street tree…
Pots aren’t just for flowers. Most shrubs, evergreens and even trees will do just fine in pots — so long as the pots are big enough. Here’s how, along with 10 woody plants that make striking pot specimens.
Don’t be gun-shy about replanting fallen trees. The benefits far outweigh the threats… most of which can be eliminated by wise choice and good tree care. Here are some selection tips and 10 good small trees for small yards…
People will drive hours to see our region’s spectacular fall foliage. But we can grow many equally colorful fall specimens right in our own landscape.
Some trees are naturally stronger-branched and less prone to failing in storms than others. If you’re looking for storm-sturdy species, here’s a rundown and a list of 15 particular species that are least likely to crack apart.
Choose your patio trees carefully? You don’t want roots pushing up your pavers, falling nuts conking you on the head or fruits and leaves dropping on a daily basis. Check out these well behaved species that will shade and not dwarf your patio…
Winter is our most challenging season in the landscape. Don’t overlook trees with interesting bark in your bag of wintry design tricks.