For a more lush landscape, consider branching out a bit by planting a weeping tree. Weeping trees make a striking statement with their long, downward branches that cascade toward the ground. There are ...

Among the world's many ornamental trees, few species capture the essence of beauty and grace quite like the weeping cherry tree. With its cascading branches adorned with delicate blossoms, the weeping ...

Q: I have a weeping birch that is at least 25 years old. It's gorgeous and was doing well until we had a lot of wet weather two years ago. The soil must have become so wet that the tree tipped over ...

Q: I'd like to get a jump on my spring pruning. Is there any harm in pruning my trees now? I've got dogwood, maple, birch and cherry. A: Most deciduous (leaf-dropping) trees can be safely pruned in ...

Key Points Prune Japanese maples in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the tree.Stick to the tree’s ...

Q: I wanted to share with you photos of my cotoneaster hedge which was successfully rejuvenated after severe rabbit injury this past winter. — Dave Stark, West Fargo. From left, a before-and-after ...

Most experts recommend that deciduous trees such as birch be pruned when they are totally dormant. All leaves should be off and the weather should be cold. If you wait until spring, you risk the tree ...

"Read ‘em and weep," the poker players say. People who plant a weeping tree in their yard certainly won’t cry. Rather, weeping trees with their long drooping branches add a note of peace and ...

The warming trend we are experiencing is a sure sign that the dormant pruning season will soon come to an end. If you have plans to get winter tree pruning done, it is important to get it scheduled as ...

Many think of gardening as a warm-season hobby, but depending on the plants in your yard, gardening can be a year-round task. For example, there are a handful of common trees you can prune in the ...

Betula pendula, commonly known as the European white birch, silver birch or European weeping birch, is a member of the Betulaceae family (closely related to the beech and oak family). The name for ...

Q. How far is too far for a young weeping tree to lean? We have a 2-year-old weeping birch tree, and I am worried that its "weep" is too much. A. No need for tears. Unless your tree is touching the ...