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13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

11 Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Yard: 1. Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)

Don’t plant bad trees that will cost you time and money later. These tips will help you make the right tree choices for your yard.

10 Trees That Spell Trouble for Your Yard

Mature trees add a lot of value to your property, boosting both your home's price and your quality of life... but only if they are the right trees. When you make an investment in a tree, don’t inadvertently plant something that will become a maintenance headache or the eventual cause of a dispute with your neighbors. To play it safe, keep these 10 trees out of your landscaping plan.

Tree Guide: a great guide to help you decide what to plant

Tree Guide: a great guide to help you decide what to plant

Grow your own jungle: easy exotic plants

Tropical gardening is all too often associated with expense and poor results. But choose your plants wisely and you can turn your patch into a slice of verdant jungle, says James Wong

Why Fall Is The Best Time To Plant Shrubs and Trees

This article explains why fall is one of the best seasons to plant shrubs and trees.

10 Gorgeous Flowers Named After the Royal Family

That viral South Philly utility pole might get new life as green fuel

Becoming “furniture” or “toothpicks” isn’t in the cards. But the long-serving pole will liely get an afterlife of sorts, a PECO spokesperson said.

The Farmers and Gardeners Saving the South's Signature Green

These seed savers are preserving and celebrating the the enormous genetic diversity of collard greens.

South Park bungalow transformed into modern 'green' home

South Park home is one of 10 eco-friendly projects showcased on Oct. 21 tour

Protecting Plants In A Freeze: Best Way To Cover And Keep Plants From Freezing

Unexpected freezes can devastate landscapes and gardens. It can leave a gardener wondering how to protect plants from freezing and what is the best way to cover plants. Read here to find out.

How to Water New Trees, Shrubs, and Other Plants

Award-winning landscapers and landscape designers in Lancaster, PA explain how to water your new trees, shrubs, and flowers in your new plantings.

Add Perennials To Beautify Your Landscape

Adam Bachman, of Bachman's Floral, explains (3:07). WCCO Mid-Morning - October 3, 2019

Transportation Infrastrucuture Projects Improving the Environment

Educating the public about environmental advantages of transportation projects is very important for any organization that relies on the railways and waterways.

How To Deer-Proof Your Garden

If deer get into your garden, they can chew your hard work all the way down to the nub in just a few bites.

Become an EMTree: Observe your plants to prevent problems

Insects and diseases can wreak havoc on your landscape plants, and in your woodlands. The damage can be unsightly and can become costly if not properly addressed. To help property owners identify and manage these issues, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in Woodbury, Dubuque, Polk, and Mahaska Counties and the ISU Extension and Outreach Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic are hosting three virtual statewide…