Throughout Madison County, much of our forest is dominated by a tall, pale-barked tree that grows ramrod straight. Often called “yellow poplar” by loggers and sawmill owners, it’s also known as “tulip ...

Q: I have one pomegranate tree in bad shape. The leaves are turning yellow and then brown; yet underneath the veins are pink. This is one tree out of my 50 that looks like this. The other trees look ...

Grass and weed killers are commonly used to keep lawns looking immaculate and free from unwanted vegetation; however, homeowners have voiced their concern about the potential impact of these chemicals ...

There aren’t many things in the world of gardening that cause fear. I’m not concerned that a giant Venus fly trap is going to swallow my arm, and if I trip over a cucumber vine, I’ve got plenty of ...

There are many times people will call with questions about what they can do to help their trees grow better (cultural practices) or what they can use to help keep weeds out of the garden.One of my ...

For gardeners, the offer seems too good to be true: Twenty tree seeds for just $4.68, the ad on eBay says, roughly 24 cents for each tree that grows from planting them. There’s a catch: The tree is ...

It’s funny how plants can bring out the best and the worst in people. Want to make your wife, mother or grandma happy? Give her a spring bouquet or a nice hanging basket out of the blue. However, let ...