Garden & Lawn

The Weeping Siberian Pea Tree is a native to Russia, with blooms of a beautiful bright yellow color and shaped like a delicate pea. These trees prefer a more sunny location, but will tolerate some...

A weeping willow tree is a lovely addition to any home lawn or garden. Planting a weeping willow near a septic area in your lawn is not a problem, as the weeping willow does very well in moist...

Removing a stump without heavy equipment can be backbreaking work. Axes, picks and pry bars are the tools required, along with at least a day's hard work. Using chemical applications makes stump...

Oak trees are very hardy. There are more 400 kinds of oaks, and the wood is used to make furniture, corks, and a multitude of other products. However, oaks are toxic to animals such as horses...

Squirrels can devastate pecan trees in just a matter of weeks and even days. This article will give you step by step instructions for keeping squirrels out of pecan trees and any tree for that...

The black walnut tree can grow up to 150 feet high and 5 feet in diameter. Its wood is highly prized among carpenters. In fact, it would be wise to place an ad in your local paper to sell the wood...

Homeowners often use bottle trees as yard decorations, but they were originally used to ward of evil spirits. The bottle tree idea is originally from Africa, and it was brought to the southern...

A rose tree, also known as a rose standard, is actually two rose plants grafted together. The resulting "tree" is actually a primary rose cane roughly 1 yard tall with no growth except from the...

Caterpillars attack and inhabit many trees, including fruit trees, producing webs and eating foliage. A serious infestation will stunt the growth of the tree and make it susceptible to disease....

Pine beetles are mainly found in forests in Western North America. They can, however, also be found all the way from Canada down to Mexico. Pine beetles won't hurt humans or animals, but they will...

The sycamore, also known as the buttonwood or plane tree, is an iconic tree of the Midwest. The sycamore's wood is used for making furniture, are sycamores are also often planted for ornamental...

When a tree gets cut down, it will leave behind a stump that often produces new shoots. Just cutting back the shoots may not be enough to take care of the problem. The stump can be removed or...

A member of the pinus negras species, the Austrian pine tree has dark green, 6-inch long, needle-like leaves on brown stems. Often used as a decorative tree, it has black bark. The Austrian pine...

Galls are abnormal growths that may be found on nearly every part of quaking aspen trees, from the roots to the leaves. Reactions between the plant's hormones and chemical signals from certain...

Pine trees have a different set of rules for pruning than most other conifers do. Improper trimming can cause needle death and damage to the tree. Here is how to do it properly to shape and...

Removing a tree from your property can help create more space as well as remove any hazards--such as the tree being too close to a home, other structure or power lines. However, some tree removal...

Some plants, vegetative and flowering, will grow weary over the course of several years, or even just a summer. Any bush, tree or plant is at risk for growing limp and lifeless--with brown spots,...

Poison sumac trees grow only in wet areas, such as along riverbanks and in marshes and wetlands, and are not usually found in yards, gardens, or play areas. However, if you do have poison sumac...

Whether by the weight of growth or the damage of winds and storms, tree limbs become damaged and must be removed. What is important is that the limb is trimmed so that it will encourage continued...

The Austrian pine tree is a member of the Pinus negras species that can grow up to 130 feet tall. It has dark green needle-like leaves, brown stems and black bark. Often used as an ornamental, it...

Cutting down a tree is the easy part of tree removal. Disposal of the stump can be a real challenge. The tree stump is the remaining portion of the trunk with the roots still in the ground. Ugly,...

The Ponderosa pine tree, aka Western yellow pine, is a member of the pinus ponderosa species. It has 10-inch long, dark green-gray needle-like leaves on its yellow- to red-brown colored stems, It...

Once a live tree is cut down, the roots soon stop growing. Since there are no longer hormones produced to stimulate growth, the tree usually dies within a matter of days or weeks. According to the...

The pin oak, one of the most common ornamental trees in America, commonly suffers from iron chlorosis. Pin oaks thrive in bottomland areas from Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Michigan to Kansas...

Nematodes are microscopic worms that in some forms actually benefit plant life, but in others they burrow into the roots and destroy the plant. For the fig tree, the latter is the case. Rootknot...

Gall wasps won't directly kill a lemon tree, but they can weaken it and make it less productive over time. Their galls look like large seed pods, or cancerous growths on your tree. The wasps lay...

Whether it's removing live roots that are causing structural damage to concrete and piping, or removing the roots from a felled tree, there are a handful of tools to aid in uprooting the roots

Mimosa trees are stunningly beautiful when in bloom. Gardeners are generally taken by their unique beauty, but at the same time loath the upkeep of these finicky trees. Unfortunately, not only do...

Mini pine trees are most closely associated with the Christmas season, but there is absolutely no reason why you can't enjoy and grow miniature pines all year round. It's no harder to care for...

Fig trees need to be protected during the colder winter months, depending on the climate where you live. If you do need to winterize your fig tree, here are some tips on how to do so.

Flowering plum trees feature beautiful green leaves, a rounded shape, light pink flowers and decadently sweet fruits. They generally reach 20 or 30 feet in height, with trunks that are 6 to...

Aspen trees are towering beauties, with soft green foliage and stark white bark. They are popular in landscaping and can be found in many different regions. All deciduous trees can be attacked and...

You're out in your yard, enjoying the sights, smells, and sounds of nature. Then you look up and see a large hornet nest hanging from the roofline of your house or from a tree branch. This nest...

Tree roots in the lawn can be a trip hazard and a mowing hazard if not solved. Roots are vital to the survival of the tree and any solution must take into consideration the health of the tree....

Pear trees are beautiful with their full green branches and the delicious green or brown fruits they produce. They typically reach heights of 12 to 20 feet and have spreads as wide as they are...

Pine trees are large, gorgeous, smell nice, and stay green. They also drop pine needles everywhere, all year long. Pine needles are acidic, can ruin your grass, and are dense enough to not blow...

Ponderosa lemon trees are not true lemon trees, but produce fruit similar to lemons. The ponderosa lemon tree is a small, thorny tree which produces very large fruit and is much more sensitive to...

Rust plagues many flowers and trees besides pear trees. It is a fungal disorder that is spread by spores and is airborne. Rust appears as orange powdery pimples on the undersides of leaves. Each...

Borax is a mineral composed of sodium, boron, hydrogen and oxygen. 20 Mule Borax is a multipurpose cleaning product used to clean laundry and dishes. It is often recommended as a way to kill...

Young trees are often killed by string trimmers and lawnmowers beating about the trunk. Here's a step-by-step guide to making an inexpensive and effective tree trunk protector for your freshly...

Most mature oak trees do not generally need fertilizing. Only if the tree is damaged and you are attempting to rescue it, should you consider fertilizing a mature oak tree. Young oak trees,...

Siberian crabapple trees are popular with gardeners and professional landscapers across the United States because of their adaptability. They are also prized for their tolerance of disease,...

The giant bird of paradise, or Strelitzia nicolai, is a very heavy plant to remove because it is filled with water. The tree can reach heights of 15 to 25 feet. It gets its name from the...

In many situations, the do-it-yourself task of removing a stump can be somewhat daunting. Many people resort to improper techniques like tying a stump to the car and gunning it. These techniques...

If you have a pear tree, you may look at the fruit-growing season as either a blessing or a menace. Although pears can be eaten raw or made into pies, jams or jellies, pear trees produce heavy...

Thuja Green Giants are tall, fast growing evergreen trees. They are perfect for planting on the edge of your property for privacy purposes or even just for blocking wind. These trees can get as...

Norway Spruce trees can be found in forests throughout the world in cooler, non-tropical zones. In the U.S. they are popular in yards because of their fast growth rate and large size. This large...

The coconut palm tree is a beautiful addition to a park, a backyard or other type of grounds. The trees grow well in tropical or semi-tropical climates where there is a lot of sunshine and rain....

Decorate your garden on a budget with cheap do-it-yourself garden projects. Work on cheap garden projects with your whole family for a weekend activity that will create lasting beauty and...

The balsam twig aphid is a minuscule insect that thrives on the newly sprouted needles of the balsam and Frasier firs that are grown primarily for use as Christmas trees. Aphid eggs can be found...