Perhaps one of the most favored hobbies of gardeners, wildlife lovers and outdoor enthusiasts is to feed the birds. Setting out a bird feeder with seed or suet cakes is ...

Bradford pear trees are brittle trees that break easily. They're also invasive in many areas, so skip this flowering tree and ...

Early results of field trials of hazelnuts, chestnuts, and cold-hardy pecans funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York ...

Bullington Gardens, the horticultural education center and nonprofit botanical garden at 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, will hold its 21 st annual Spring Plant Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, April 24, Friday, ...

Forcing branches to bloom is one of the easiest ways to bring a little bit of the spring season indoors. Experts explain the ...

The first blooms of spring always make our hearts sing, so why not inject some of that magic into your own garden with one of the best blossom trees? Even if you have a small garden you can plant it ...

Even if failing plants are not adjacent to an area where ... spruce (Picea pungens), mugo pine (Pinus mugo), serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) and various sumacs (Rhus spp.). Many popular ...

Protect the young plants from slugs and snails, and water regularly. You may also need to stake them if they're in an exposed position. Choose your variety carefully as dwarf sunflowers grow to around ...

Make clean, angled cuts 1-2 feet from the branch tips with a sharp pruning tool. Selectively remove branches that won’t detract from the appearance or shape of the plant. If you need to prune some ...

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Late winter can be a good time to force branches from spring-flowering trees and shrubs to bloom indoors. Once buds open, move the branches to a brighter room, out of direct sunlight. The arrival ...