Many plants do well with spring pruning, but there are some that you should prune at other times of the year. Learn which plants you shouldn't prune in spring.
At first, it might seem like a stroke of brilliance to plant a chocolate mimosa tree to attract hummingbirds to your garden. However, there are drawbacks.
Knowing how to best prune your raspberry plant for the best harvest can be a bit of a challenge. Here is our best advice to make the most of the growing season.
If you've got a potted citrus tree (or want to get one) there are a few tips and tricks that will keep them healthy for years, no matter where you live.
Many birds love fruit, so putting jelly in your yard may seem like the perfect way to lure in feathered friends. But there are important factors to consider.
Lombardy poplar trees look lovely and add privacy to your backyard, but there are good reasons not to grow them. Learn why and consider alternatives instead.
Spruce trees are majestic, durable, and great additions to your yard, but before you start planting these towering trees, here's the variety you should avoid.
If you’re looking for native plants to add to your garden, you can’t go wrong with a pawpaw tree. It’ll attract zebra butterflies and benefit you in other ways.
Fast-growing trees are a blessing in backyards with little shade in hot climates. However, their height poses problems depending on where they’re planted.
You may be accustomed to seeing rats in alleys or your backyard, but if you see them in the trees or on powerlines, you should take notice. Here's why.
Lilac blooms are a much-loved sign of spring, so if you want to keep your lilacs healthy and fragrant, follow these simple steps to avoid common mistakes.
You might naturally assume that you have to live in a tropical area to enjoy the beauty of a palm tree. But there is one palm that can handle a colder climate.
In an exclusive interview with House Digest, entomologist Daniel Perry shared with us the most effective ways to reduce the risk of ticks in your environment.
Hackberry trees attract pollinators that are beneficial to the environment. However, some less desirable traits will make you think twice about planting them.
Holly trees are beautiful, but they come with major drawbacks. We're taking a look at the reasons why you might regret planting one of these persistent plants.
Russian sage brings a bounty of beautifully scented flowers each year. But for your plant to thrive, it needs to be pruned correctly. Here are some tips.
Given their shared love of shade, Japanese painted ferns and hydrangeas make a perfect pair. Here we explore the reasons why you should grow them together.
The hummingbird tree is a lovely fast-growing tree that grows quickly and attracts pollinators to your yard. But here's why you might want to avoid planting it.
If you have a sweetgum tree nearby, you probably have more sweetgum balls than you know what to do with. Our Master Gardener knows many ways to use them up.
Autumn blaze maples are beautiful trees that provide plenty of benefits, including rapid growth and stunning foliage. However, they also come with drawbacks.
Cankerworms are pests that can wreak havoc on your trees if you're not careful. Luckily, these helpful tips will help you eliminate them once and for all.