Although we have had a large amount of rain and our hot weather may be over, now is the time to understand how the drought of 2023 and our recent hot weather have impacted our urban forest, the trees ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With the dry weather we've had over the last month, your trees could be in danger of drying up. To help fight that, experts say it's as simple as grabbing a bucket and a hose to ...

Proper watering can make or break the health and longevity of a tree’s life. To determine whether your tree needs water, poke a long screwdriver into the dirt beneath the tree. If the screwdriver is ...

With the seemingly ubiquitous supply of mechanical air conditioning around us these days, it can be easy to forget what it meant in the “old days” to have a big old shade tree in the back yard. When I ...

Proper watering in summer is vital to keeping your landscape healthy. But it has additional benefits, too, including saving you money. The goal is to water only when your plants need it, and to water ...

Winter might feel like the time to completely ignore your garden, but your trees and shrubs are quietly plotting their survival. Cold winds, frozen soil, and dry indoor air can stress even the ...

Having access to a year-round supply of fresh lemon might seem like a luxury, but with the right indoor conditions, it is entirely possible. Caring for a potted lemon tree requires attentive ...

Avocados (Persea americana) are types of evergreen trees that are originally from Central America. Coveted for their edible fruits, avocado trees aren't exclusive to agricultural settings. With the ...

For the season to date, the city has received 10.7 inches of precipitation, well below the typical 31.3 inches by this point ...