Purdue Landscape Report: An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I plant that will grow fast and give me shade?” While there is no ...

Homeowners with pollen allergies can still cultivate a beautiful garden by making pollen-conscious plant choices. Trees that rely on wind for pollination, such as oak and pine, produce significantly ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Clarence gives us some tips on growing an ancient Aussie icon - Grass trees. The Australia Botanic Gardens Mount Annan on Dharawal Country and is home to a few different species of grass trees. The ...

Many homeowners wonder how to get grass to grow beneath a tree, where it often is bare or patchy. “It’s better for both the grass and the tree if you don’t try,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic ...

Small trees for landscaping can transform even the most modest landscape. “Your yard is only going to be so interesting if you’re only planting shrubs and perennials,” says Sam Niemann, founder of the ...

Q: Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy shade into our yard. It has left us with a large bare area, and we’ve been unable to grow either turfgrass or hostas there. What ground ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Are you a weekend yard warrior who needs help ...