Flowers are the stars of the garden. Isn't it nice when they sparkle on trees? A flowering or ornamental tree can become the seasonal highlight in your garden — a burst of color as welcomed as an old ...

Before I go on, I just want to remind everyone, yet again, that it's been a long time since we had good rains, and we should be watering our landscapes a little more heavily than we normally would at ...

Whether you’re starting from scratch designing a new landscape, renovating an old one or just craving something new to add a little spark to a boring spot in your yard, a small ornamental tree may be ...

Q: My Meyer lemon has done well over the years. I protect it when it gets very cold. It has produced fruit regularly each year. My peach tree is about 30 feet away. The lemon is covered in bees, but ...

Nurseries and garden centers are seeing increased new interest in small ornamental trees – especially native varieties of them. Christopher Uhland, owner of Chester County’s Harmony Hill Nursery and a ...

Spring is just around the corner and gardeners can hardly wait to get their hands in the soil. Got questions before you get started? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. If you live in Ohio, the term “buckeye” is ubiquitous.

One of the topics that I've often commented on over the years has been how the varieties of trees and plants that we have in our yards change over the years. For instance, 20 years ago I dealt with a ...

We all want our homes to look good both inside and outside, and when it comes to the outside, one of the easiest ways to enhance the visual appeal is by planting trees. Now, naturally, when choosing ...

With spring finally here in Ohio, you may have noticed those trees with the white flowers are already blooming on your street or at the local park. But starting next year, expect to see fewer of them.

Yep, it's the best time of year to plant trees. These are some of the trees I have planted at my home and office property. You may be surprised by some of these choices, but they are all excellent for ...