Trees are as close to immortality as the rest of us ever come. - Karen Joy Fowler Author Karen Joy Fowler has it right. When it comes to "immortal" trees in Illinois and the Eastern U.S., none have ...

One of the pluses of our temperate climate is that we can grow a lot of different tree species in Pennsylvania. Now that we’re in the midst of prime tree-planting time (as today’s Arbor Day reminds us ...

Question. Rose bushes in our yard are tall, with few leaves and blooms. When should I do the trimming and how much? Answer. Just about a week away, mid-February is considered the best time to perform ...