Trees are the most spectacular plants in the garden. And since they grow so slowly, it is imperative that we treat them with utmost respect. That means pruning their limbs and branches correctly.

One of my favorite 'beginner' houseplants by far is the Umbrella plant (umbrella tree), or the Schefflera. This lovely, low ...

Pothos is one of the easiest houseplants to grow and almost impossible to kill. Pothos are trailing plants that just keep on ...

Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.

Fig trees grow quickly, and cutting them back drastically helps keep them at a manageable size. Learn how and when to prune ...

Whether you’re looking to tour a historic garden, learn some gardening skills or explore local flora and fauna, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our December home & ...

If you've just brought a Christmas tree home only to realize it's too tall to fit in your house, you're not the first one to make that mistake. It can be hard to estimate the height of a Christmas ...

Just because you have a low-light space doesn’t mean you can't have tons of lush houseplants. Here are the best low-light ...

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This winter, Public Works crews will be conducting tree pruning throughout several areas of the city, including from Broadway Avenue to College Avenue and Minnesota Avenue to South 7th Street.