If you’re looking for native plants to add to your garden, you can’t go wrong with a pawpaw tree. It’ll attract zebra butterflies and benefit you in other ways.
Fast-growing trees are a blessing in backyards with little shade in hot climates. However, their height poses problems depending on where they’re planted.
You may be accustomed to seeing rats in alleys or your backyard, but if you see them in the trees or on powerlines, you should take notice. Here's why.
Lilac blooms are a much-loved sign of spring, so if you want to keep your lilacs healthy and fragrant, follow these simple steps to avoid common mistakes.
You might naturally assume that you have to live in a tropical area to enjoy the beauty of a palm tree. But there is one palm that can handle a colder climate.
In an exclusive interview with House Digest, entomologist Daniel Perry shared with us the most effective ways to reduce the risk of ticks in your environment.
Hackberry trees attract pollinators that are beneficial to the environment. However, some less desirable traits will make you think twice about planting them.
Holly trees are beautiful, but they come with major drawbacks. We're taking a look at the reasons why you might regret planting one of these persistent plants.
Russian sage brings a bounty of beautifully scented flowers each year. But for your plant to thrive, it needs to be pruned correctly. Here are some tips.
Given their shared love of shade, Japanese painted ferns and hydrangeas make a perfect pair. Here we explore the reasons why you should grow them together.
The hummingbird tree is a lovely fast-growing tree that grows quickly and attracts pollinators to your yard. But here's why you might want to avoid planting it.
If you have a sweetgum tree nearby, you probably have more sweetgum balls than you know what to do with. Our Master Gardener knows many ways to use them up.
Autumn blaze maples are beautiful trees that provide plenty of benefits, including rapid growth and stunning foliage. However, they also come with drawbacks.
Cankerworms are pests that can wreak havoc on your trees if you're not careful. Luckily, these helpful tips will help you eliminate them once and for all.
If you have an oak tree on your property, you may not know what to place underneath it. Luckily, one specific type of plant can thrive under the large canopy.
Citrus trees can provide you with colorful and delicious fruit unless pests get to the tree first. Luckily, there are herbs you can plant to protect your tree.
Before you go out and buy another hanging planter, consider the materials in your yard that could be used to make one with this all-natural DIY employing twigs.
Joe Pye weed is a pollinator favorite. There is another plant you can grow alongside it that will make your garden irresistible to bees and butterflies.
Apple trees are an ancient, reliable crop that even the most amateur gardener can grow. Just keep this quirky trick in mind when pruning your plantings.