Q. I just planted a fruit tree and was told by a friend that I should paint the trunk with white paint. I really don’t like the idea of a tree painted with white paint in my front yard. Is it really ...

Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special ...

If you have cleaned up the vegetable garden and cut back your perennials, you might be feeling just a little smug — especially since this gardening guy admits he is behind you in completing those ...

Don't stress if you have a tree that's not looking its best in the bark department. You can save a tree with damaged bark by first assessing the type of damage. Once you know the severity, you have a ...

Crapemyrtle bark scale was first confirmed in the USA in 2004 near Dallas, although it was likely introduced earlier. The scale is a sucking insect that feeds on the sap of plants. As it feeds, it ...

Q: My 20-something-old redbud tree has developed lichens on the trunk, which is a first. Do I have a problem and is there anything I should do? I have another one in the yard which doesn’t have this ...