If you plan to plant a tree this fall, consider an oak. We've planted hundreds of trees on our acreage, and oaks have been among the most trouble-free (and visitor-admired). They include handsome ...

Question: Yesterday I read that “oaks are a keystone species”. What exactly does that mean? Answer: A keystone species is a plant, animal or microorganism that is vitally important to its environment.

Of the thousands of native plants and trees that most Americans and nearly all Minnesotans can plant in their yards, one species towers above the rest. To do the most good for the most things, and ...

Flowering trees can transform a dull patio into an at-home oasis, and bring a sense of tranquility to your backyard. However, if you aren't ready to fully commit to planting a tree directly into the ...

Our fishing friend, Pablo Torres, has been growing fruit trees in containers for several years. He has a variety of healthy fruit trees in large, sturdy nursery-style pots. Pablo has been gardening at ...

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 ...

Mississippians spend an inordinate amount of time in their yards, and throughout the South, people maintain their yards keeping pesky weeds away. What Mississippians don't know many times is that some ...