'One of the best evergreens to stop weeds is yew,' says Alex Kantor, owner of Perfect Plants Nursery. For one of the easiest ...

From the coast to mountains and from mild climates to nearly arctic conditions, Maine encompasses more than a hundred types ...

By far the most common reason for some hydrangeas to not flower is pruning at the wrong time of year. Here's what else to ...

While bold evergreens can add lovely blue-green shades to your yard, and many maples turn delightful colors in the fall, there's nothing quite like the burst of flowers from a flowering tree. If you ...

By far the most common reason for some hydrangeas to not flower is pruning at the wrong time of year. Here's what else to know and how to fix it.

By far the most common reason for some hydrangeas to not flower is pruning at the wrong time of year. Here's what else to know and how to fix it.

Cultivars such as the Tolman Sweet, Yellow Bell Flower, and Transcendent Crabapple. Maine is home to hundreds of varieties of heirloom apple trees, but you won't find most of them in commercial ...

Peace says he can't determine the exact age of a tree based on a leaf sample alone, but the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association says it's at least 200 years old, making it one of the ...

There is an Eastern dogwood tree (Cornus florida) — so-called since it is native to the Eastern US — at the end of my block, which I check on each spring to see if it’s flowering.

This showy tree attracts the attention of birds, butterflies, and humans throughout the changing seasons. In the springtime, tiny clusters of white flowers bloom, producing nectar, making it a tree ...

For green-thumbed enthusiasts, it’s a known fact that patience is what it takes to grow a thriving space. However, choosing fast-growing flowering trees to line your property’s landscape can ...

This fall, I went hiking on Sugarloaf Mountain, about 30 miles northwest of the District. Parking near the base, I came upon an experimental planting of American chestnut trees.