A tree surrounded by green lawn is a pretty picture for many people, but it’s hard to achieve — and tough on the tree. “Turf grass and trees don’t go together well,” said Stephanie Adams, a plant ...

Question: My muhly grass plants are flowering but have grown quite large. When can I prune them back? Answer: Enjoy this colorful flowering ornamental grass well into fall and early winter. Gradually ...

I planted white crape myrtles on the west and east sides of my patio 10 years ago. As I sit there, I see a fine mist dropping ...

It’s the time of year to get gardening. Today let’s work on our biggest garden - our lawns. If you have sparse grass in parts of your lawn, spring is a great time to plant additional grass seed.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A large pampas grass plant in a garden Pampas grass is a wonderful ornamental grass whose lush panicles offer a restful break from ...

Timing is everything: get your lawn off to a good start with proper seeding. As the first signs of spring arrive, homeowners are eager to get the garden and lawn in shape. For turf areas, this often ...

A record 100 million-plus U.S. households now garden, the National Gardening Association says. That means more Americans face the dilemma of how and when to water their plants. Watering frequency can ...

MINNEAPOLIS — If your grass, plants and trees are looking a little beat up right now, experts say you're not alone, and there are a few tricks you can use to keep them healthy during these dry ...

Lush, healthy grass is beautiful when it grows where you planted it, but its appearance is less exciting when it pops up uninvited in various places throughout your garden. Beyond aesthetics, grass ...