Key Takeaways Evergreens most susceptible to winter burn include broadleaved plants like rhododendrons and holly.Mulching can ...

Do you know why the pine tree didn’t get a Christmas present? Because it was knotty. Speaking of evergreen humor, did you hear about the guy who drove through a forest and noticed lumberjacks sawing ...

When it comes to landscaping, choosing the type of plants you want can be difficult. Sure, you can ornament your garden with violas or marigolds, but those are annuals, and you’ll have to do it all ...

I trimmed my boxwood shrubs at home this past weekend and the whir of my hedge trimmer lulled me into thinking about the plethora of questions I routinely receive from gardeners and homeowners about ...

Fast-growing plants have their benefits, but with these evergreens, there are also drawbacks. From being disease-prone to ...

I have been getting quite a few questions about pruning evergreens. As a general rule, there are two periods that evergreens are typically pruned. These are during the dormant season and the growing ...

QThere is a narrow strip of fairly open woods between our yard and our neighbors'. I would like to plant an evergreen screen along the property line. Can you recommend dense and reasonably ...

This evergreen in the Kansas State University Research and Extension demonstration garden is adapting well to the cold weather in the Kansas City area. Heather Cwach Special to the Star A couple of ...

When it comes to landscaping, choosing the type of plants you want can be difficult. Sure, you can ornament your garden with violas or marigolds, but those are annuals, and you’ll have to do it all ...