One tree does not make a forest, but a lone tree can nevertheless function as a small-scale ecosystem. Considering all the insects, spiders and nematodes that live in the wood, bark crevices and among ...

A cold-hardy banana tree with maroon striped leaves, a snowbell tree that reblooms, and several more ever-higher-performing hydrangeas are among the most interesting new trees and shrubs hitting the ...

Shrubs are more widespread than trees in nature and on Earth. A new study explains their global success. It turns out that the multiple stems of shrubs are of key importance. This feature contributes ...

Colorful flowerbeds add so much beauty to our yards, but they can be a lot of work. A lower maintenance way to provide landscape color is through the use of trees and shrubs that produce attractive ...

Q: I have a vitex that is trained to be a tree. I have continually cut the limb sprouts off but more keep coming back. I’d like to start another one, but not for all that work. Any suggestions? A: ...

Creating a garden that shines in every season isn’t just about choosing plants that bloom at different times. It’s about building a landscape with layers. Bark, berries, changing foliage and evergreen ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...