Ground covers are the ultimate team players of landscaping. They're the plants that stay low, spreading out like a mat, ...

Q: I have two well-established trees in my front yard — a sugar maple and a Thundercloud plum — that cast dense shade and prevent grass from growing underneath. A landscape designer I consulted ...

Garden beds require a few components: compost-rich soil full of nutrients with good drainage; soil that is warm enough for seeds to germinate; and moisture to keep plant roots hydrated. Gardeners will ...

Want to add a tree to your landscape? Follow this checklist of tree planting tips and learn to care for trees from the roots ...

Have you noticed new trees planted in yards or around new construction? If trees aren’t staked correctly, injury or death could occur. Most of this information will focus on trees (which are totally ...

Arbor Day was celebrated in Connecticut on April 25. Since it is a day traditionally set aside for the planting of trees, perhaps you might consider adding one to your home landscape. If you haven’t ...