B&Bs, which are generally harvested in the spring and fall, are slower to grow because their root system was severed in the process. Potted trees grow faster because their root systems remain intact ...

This tabletop Christmas tree is made from pieces of rustic burlap but manages to have an elegant and delicate look to it. When combined with seasonal greens and reds, you’ve got a wonderful holiday ...

Q: A landscaper planted an 8-foot sourwood tree for me last fall and didn’t remove the burlap around the root ball like I thought he should. The tree didn’t grow much at all this whole year. Do ...

April is Arbor Month, and April 28, 2023, is Arbor Day. This is a day inspired by the multitude of benefits trees provide, the desire to have more trees in our communities and a call to action to ...

Question: We recently had several large trees planted in our yard. The nursery employees who did the work refused, at first, to take off the burlap and wire basket, but after I strongly insisted, they ...

Q: I see a number of people wrapping their evergreens with burlap, like bundling them up in a shroud. Is this supposed to keep them warmer or is it to protect them from Michigan winters? And should I ...

Winter is the perfect time for entertaining indoors, and the holiday season makes it extra special. Deck the halls, hang the lights and add a little homemade sparkle to your mantle or table top with ...

From protecting plants after winter snow to knowing when to stop watering, these practical gardening tips help set the stage ...

Q: Two years ago, we moved into a newly constructed home. The builder planted 33 Nellie Stevens hollies to create a green privacy fence in the backyard. Last summer, I noticed they were looking ...

Made by Portuguese textile artist, this 10-foot-tall DIY yarn Christmas tree is made from textile waste on a conical frame.

After dry weather and drought earlier this summer contributed to the worst outbreak of gypsy moths the Burlington area has seen in 30 years, experts say the pests have surpassed leaf-munching season, ...