Garden chores tend to disappear and work outdoors slows down as plants — and gardeners — go dormant for the winter. However, the enjoyment you get out of your backyard doesn't have to be over. If ...

Growing plants from cuttings is a great way to expand—or share—the beauty of any garden. Perhaps you’d like to preserve a flower with family history, increase your collection of favorite blooms or ...

Question: We have several trees in our yard that have roots growing on top of the ground, which make mowing difficult. Can we cut the roots and pull them up without hurting the tree? Answer: This ...

Forsythias are harbingers of spring, filling the garden with their cheery yellow blooms. While forsythia shrubs can be grown ...

It was a sad farewell in D.C. when a beloved Tidal Basin cherry tree had to be removed in the spring. But there’s hope on the horizon as cuttings from “Stumpy” have taken root. While not a healthy ...

Which branches — if any — should you be cutting off your young trees? You can't glue the wrong choices back on!