Question: We noticed a difference in the oak trees. Which one greens up first with the glossy leaves and which one produces all the fluffy stuff? Answer: Most years there it is a matter of weeks ...

Potted trees can be a wonderful way to add greenery to your space, whether it's a pop of color on the balcony or a leafy sentry guarding your front door. In essence, containers allow you to put ...

In 1872, a Nebraska newspaper editor and tree lover named J. Sterling Morton proposed dedicating a day to planting trees in his home state. The idea, shall we say, took root. That year, April 10 ...

Growing your own produce may seem impossible if you’re not a seasoned gardener—but the truth is, anyone can grow delicious fruit at home. Granted, you'll need to know the right amount of water, how ...

Newly planted container-grown trees need daily watering for several weeks, then twice weekly through the first summer and fall, and weekly for the following two summers. Ball and burlap trees require ...

Now is a good time to plant shade trees. The recommended varieties for the San Antonio area include live oak, Texas red oak, cedar elm, Mexican sycamore, Montezuma cypress, Mexican white oak, ...