The wait — determining which plants will survive and which will die — after our February freeze continues. Dozens of readers are writing in with questions about their ground cover, shrubs, flowers and ...

Having delicious apples right in your back yard is a treat. Our Master gardener will help you decide to go for a dwarf apple ...

Question: I‘m thinking about redoing my garden and might have a spot for a tree. Would this be a good choice for my garden? Answer: Trees provide shade, habitat and food sources for a wide variety of ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — When should I trim my fruit trees? Why aren't my hydrangea bushes blooming? What perennials like full sun? These are just some of the questions you may have regarding your ...

First, August is not the best time for planting trees. Most experts suggest spring or fall when it is cooler and regularly rains. But let’s face it, I’m a gardener, and if I see a nice tree for sale, ...

Q. Can you tell me what kind of tree this is? They were planted near our community lake 25 years ago. K.M., Indianapolis A. This is a honey locust tree, known botanically as Gleditsia triacanthos. The ...

When grass won’t grow in shady areas, it might be time to transition to shade-loving groundcover or a non-plant option, such as shredded bark mulch or decomposed gravel.(Reader photo) Question: I am ...

Dear Master Gardener: In Minnesota, we have been invaded by another alien species – the jumping worm – but out of curiosity, are earthworms a problem too or are they good for gardens? Answer: ...

The Celebration of Trees and Lights – Cookies, Cocoa and Cider in the Garden will take place this Friday, Dec. 12 from 4 to 6 ...