Trees are some of the oldest and largest living organisms on our planet. A large tree can move up to 100 gallons of water from the soil to its leaf surfaces every day. Coastal redwoods can tower more ...

Q: You have always said to add watering days instead of more water per application. During the hottest September on record, the water district ads told us to water fewer days (three in fall and one ...

Trees and shrubs are some of the most valuable parts of our yards and orchards. If you have a terrific shade tree, cherish it ...

This time of year, when the temperatures soar, we worry a lot about our lawns getting enough water. But not enough attention is paid to the rest of our landscape. Our trees and shrubs need water too – ...

Do you know why perennials are so poor at math? In order to multiply, they divide. If you weren’t under the right rain cloud from midsummer on, your perennials, trees and shrubs are probably very dry.

Planting a tree involves more than just digging a hole and dropping it in. Proper techniques can help a tree grow stronger ...

Sugar maple trees at Morris Arboretum in their peak fall glory. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us ...

Pots provide an opportunity to grow trees in spaces where you otherwise can’t, but make sure to choose a variety that can ...

Homeowners with new gardens need to pay more attention to watering over the first couple of years, including throughout the fall. New plantings need routine monitoring even when there is a sprinkler ...

It may be cold, but spring is just over the horizon. You may have gardening questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...