Although we have had a large amount of rain and our hot weather may be over, now is the time to understand how the drought of 2023 and our recent hot weather have impacted our urban forest, the trees ...

Olive trees are ideally suited to hot and dry climates and can be very versatile plants for any backyard. They can grow in beds or borders, and are one of the best trees for small gardens, while they ...

One of the sweetest fruits associated with summer is the peach. There is nothing quite like having a gooey peach cobbler at a summer cookout. That is exactly why a lot of gardeners choose to cultivate ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With the dry weather we've had over the last month, your trees could be in danger of drying up. To help fight that, experts say it's as simple as grabbing a bucket and a hose to ...

With the seemingly ubiquitous supply of mechanical air conditioning around us these days, it can be easy to forget what it meant in the “old days” to have a big old shade tree in the back yard. When I ...

Water is crucial to keep our landscapes alive. During drought, providing efficient irrigation to our trees will contribute to trees’ health and overall well-being, minimizing the incidence of insects ...

SAN ANTONIO — After yesterday’s hail damage to the NW side of San Antonio, many of you may be thinking how do I protect my home from weather damage. One of the things you may not think to protect are ...

Question: In the spring, we planted several new trees and a flowerbed with some shrubs. Now that we are going into summer, how do we water the plants to keep them alive? Is five minutes a day OK? We ...

Avocados (Persea americana) are types of evergreen trees that are originally from Central America. Coveted for their edible fruits, avocado trees aren't exclusive to agricultural settings. With the ...

Proper watering in summer is vital to keeping your landscape healthy. But it has additional benefits, too, including saving you money. The goal is to water only when your plants need it, and to water ...