Some cherry and plum trees in the central Ohio area are turning black from a fungal disease. Here's what you need to know.

Although they begin as miniature tree-form lilacs, they can become quite large, as you’ve found, with the top part of the “lollypop” becoming 6 feet or more in diameter.

Growing a plum tree can be a rewarding experience for any gardener. Plums trees, Prunus domestica are members of the rose – or Rosaceae – family, and so unsurprisingly they put on a brilliant ...

A 1-foot section of a large limb can also damage the trunk as it falls. In these cases, I support the stub with my hand so it does not fall before the final cut is all the way through.

The story of the Thompson seedless grape, from which virtually all raisins are made, is intriguing, too.

How pruning an oak tree at the right time can head off a deadly new disease Published: Nov. 14, 2024, 6:00 a.m. The browning oak tree is dying from oak wilt disease.

When planting a tree in the ground, do not add a large amount of purchased topsoil or compost to the hole to improve the soil. A little compost mixed with the native soil will be sufficient.

There is such a thing as root-to-shoot ratio. What that means is that the top of the oleander tree returns to its pre-pruning height as quickly as possible. It’s because of the size of the roots.

How to prune Pruning a bush tree. A bush tree is the most common form of fruit tree, with an open arrangement of branches growing from a short trunk.

The first case of improper pruning is an example of what is called overlifting. While raising the canopy is a common pruning practice, the tree pictured was pruned a little too aggressively.