Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) are one of those trees that can really make a statement in the landscape. There are plenty of beautiful varieties that have distinct forms, whether that be upright and ...

To keep fruit trees healthy and productive, they need sufficient nutrients. myHOMEBOOK author and gardening expert Katharina Petzholdt explains when fertilization is advisable, which products are ...

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 your ...

Q: I live in central Virginia and have been called on repeated occasions lately by a well-known lawn service that's trying to sell me fertilizer treatments for my fescue/bluegrass lawn. My family ...

Q: The leaves of our maple tree have red bumps. I’m wondering if they’re going to damage the tree, of if there is something I can do in the spring to prevent it. - Alan R. A: The bumps, which are ...