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 ...

Every summer, gardeners all over the country are rewarded with fresh, juicy peaches. But if your tree is lacking this season, it may be because of how often you're watering it. Peach trees need moist ...

The question that is often asked, and one you may be wondering yourself, is how often do you need to water a newly planted tree? The answer to this question is not as straightforward as you may want ...

Lots of trees get planted in April, at least in Illinois. What follows is a “will they, won’t they…survive?” In multiple instances, I’ve come across a tree that gets planted and maybe watered once to ...

Bonsai trees are known for being a challenge even to the most qualified plant owners, with their watering needs being one of the biggest conundrums. Learning how to care for a bonsai tree is not for ...

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 ...

One method to develop a greener thumb: Knowing when to water your plants. The general rule for watering plants, or your lawn and garden, is to water them once a week. However, your flowers and other ...

As you drive around the South, I challenge you to find a town without crepe myrtles. My town has planted white crepe myrtles along every main thoroughfare so that it looks like the trees are covered ...

People plant large numbers of trees, shrubs, ground covers, flowers and vegetables in the spring. The need to regularly and properly water is especially critical for these new plantings, as well as ...

But certain trees are still putting on a show with their beautiful evergreen foliage, raising the question of whether winter ...

Many new trees — 5 years old or younger with trunks 2 inches or less in diameter — can survive and thrive on 10 gallons of water a week. Halyna Bobyk Getty Images In our Reality Check stories, Wichita ...

Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.