Just because a plant isn’t very well known doesn’t mean it’s a bad choice. People tend to plant what they know and what they see in nearby yards. And so the same few species get planted over and over ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global deforestation a real ...

There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the best ...

Purdue Landscape Report: An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I plant that will grow fast and give me shade?” While there is no ...

Purdue Landscape Report: It’s that wonderful time of year again where temps are rising, life is coming back into the landscape, and people are thinking about how to improve the urban canopy around ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

As spring arrives, our local nurseries and garden centers will be filling up, especially with the plants, trees, and shrubs that can go in early when temperatures are still a bit erratic. Optimal ...