What is the best way to keep my Christmas tree fresh and green for as long as possible? What about preservatives? — George You can think of your Christmas tree as a flower arrangement: Much of what we ...

I love a good holly tree. Especially as the woods around me begin to senesce and undress (as is their autumnal wont), I find ...

Fast-growing plants have their benefits, but with these evergreens, there are also drawbacks. From being disease-prone to ...

Experts reveal the five tree species that can quietly damage your garden and home – and the safe alternatives to plant ...

Combine Heterorhabditis nematodes (sold in paste-like form) with water and apply to the soil in the spring or fall. Wait a couple of days and reseed or replant any damaged areas. However, chemical ...

The following planning applications have been made to South Downs National Park Authority between December 3 and 10.

While walking around the yard clipping some greens for holiday decorating, I found a few gifts in the form of bird nests ...

Thank you for addressing my problem of rabbits eating my dwarf Burford hollies. I had actually considered using chicken wire ...

From Estonia to Antarctica, this once-pagan symbol has taken on many strange forms. In December 1848, an illustration showed Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and their children admiring a Christmas tree ...

The practice dates to ancient Egypt and Rome, where hieroglyphs from 1400 B.C. depict espaliered fig trees to maximize fruit ...