If this graft is placed below the soil line ... Pro tip: Always keep the mulch at least 3 inches away from the tree’s trunk, and never let the mulch touch the bark on the tree. Until its bark toughens ...

The extraordinary Ginkgo is “the Super Star” of landscape trees. This large shade tree with attractive leaves, amazing ...

Moles do not cause damage to the tree bark since they are meat eaters looking for grubs ... However, if the feeding damage totally encircles the trunk, the tree is “girdled” and will not survive ...

You eliminated the tree that just didn’t work in your yard, but now you have the stump to contend with. Surprisingly, removing it is no easy task. In fact, it’s left you, well — stumped. But never ...

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A: The main advice doesn’t change. Never let the soil become dry to the touch. Keep it moist at all times. Learn to “read” the soil, both visually and by feeling it. However, in general terms for the ...

Mulching is a great way to protect garden plants and help them survive until spring. By December, we tend to think our work is done and the garden’s been put ...