Spring blooming trees only put on a show for a couple of weeks each year in the state of Iowa, but the show can be spectacular. It's horticulture day! Host Charity Nebbe is joined by Iowa State ...
As winter fades and the first signs of spring emerge, it’s time to give trees the care they need to thrive. Trees, like all living things, require attention and maintenance, especially as they ...
Deciding when to plant a fruit tree depends on several factors. The ideal planting time for bare-root trees is different from the planting time for container-grown trees. The type of fruit tree, as ...
Spring-flowering trees bring color and beauty to our late winter and spring landscapes. The earliest flowering types typically begin to bloom in late January or February (although they are blooming a ...
It’s nice to look around outside and once again see green instead of brown. The green is a combination of trees putting out leaves and others covered with flower buds. If you have a good tree ...
Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...
Several species of native flowering trees are currently in bloom, adding beauty to the spring landscape. These trees, including Pinxter Azaleas, Japanese magnolias, and Carolina Silverbells, offer a ...
There’s something magical about autumn. The air gets crisp, leaves turn into fiery mosaics, and your yard suddenly looks like it belongs on a postcard. But behind that seasonal beauty, your trees are ...
When you plant pretty trees with pink and white flowers in your backyard, the spring air fills with their sweet scent and lovely flowers. It’s like getting the best of both a backyard tree and a ...
The Michigan Beekeepers Association, one of the oldest beekeeping clubs in the country, is encouraging people to plant “trees for bees” this spring. The organization’s Trees for Pollinators program is ...
With the leaves fallen and the weather favorable, autumn seems like the perfect time for pruning trees. But should you trim trees in fall? We spoke with two arborists to learn whether you should prune ...