It’s winter. Summer and fall color have given way to muted sepia tones of brown and gray — an austere time indeed. Be of good cheer! There are some bright spots in this stark season. Take, for example ...

Our winter landscapes need not be dull in winter, as in our Zone 7 we can grow many kinds of plants with winter interest, the broadleaf and coniferous evergreens, ornamental grasses, and berried trees ...

Coral Bark Maples are the small tree with the outstanding orange or peach bark that adds color to the yard during the gray winters. Courtesy photo The second week of November is a good time to clear ...

The vibrant colored foliage of maple trees makes a real visual impact and means they’re one of the best trees for fall color in the yard. There are many different varieties to choose from but the ...

Q: What is the name of the tree with the bright orange bark? I saw some branches used in a store display and was smitten with them. The window dresser said they came from her yard and it was a small ...

The bonus of a four-season yard is that the trees and shrubs, in particular, provide food and shelter for the birds, ...

Spring has sprung and gardeners are digging in. Got questions as you carry on? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

Spring through fall, Japanese maples are rightly considered the filet mignon of trees and shrubs. Their delicate foliage and graceful shapes are simply gorgeous. But come winter, their bare gray ...

Q: The top branches of my Coral Bark maple are losing leaves, and the tips of the leaves that remain look burnt. Q: The leaves on my maple tree are a yellow/green, and they’re typically more reddish.

The bright yellow blooms on this rather rangy shrub can substitute for sunshine, which means the end of gray winter days. The problem is that forsythia can awaken slowly some years, so waiting for the ...

The second week of November is a good time to clear fallen leaves and debris from walkways and your lawn before severe winter weather sets in. You can leave dry leaves on your lawn if you get in a ...