You may be able to secure better pricing if the work is done in the winter.
Wait for winter to remove dead trees
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Bright berries could signal an invasive plant
Oriental bittersweet is an aggressive, twining woody vine that winds around the trunk or branch of a tree like a boa constrictor.
Leave the hornet’s nest in your garden alone
Hornets are beneficial insects that are good for your garden.
Dry summer may affect autumn color
The trees in your garden and your neighborhood endured a serious dry spell this year, which may affect their fall leaf color.
Branch-littered lawns have an easy fix
I have some significant specimen oak trees in my front yard, and I have been finding the lawn littered with the ends of branches. What is causing this? — Allison Rosenberg, Lincolnwood My driveway has been covered with the clipped ends of oak branches with green leaves over the last couple of weeks, somewhat like what you have been observing in your garden. I have two beautiful large oaks flanking my driveway. I’ve noticed the ends of branches in many home gardens, and at the Garden, that have been dropping over the past weeks due to cicada damage from the […]
Fall garden tasks start with watering
Here are some outdoor tasks to consider for autumn.
Nearly 138,000 beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use
Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada.
Which trees should be rescued after storm damage?
The first thing to do after a significant storm is to carefully look for broken or damaged branches hanging in the crown of the tree.
Thank trees for pumpkin spice
When you sip a pumpkin spice latte or light up a pumpkin spice candle, you owe trees a “thank you.” “Most of the spices come from trees,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic manager of The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. The taste and scent combination generally referred to as “pumpkin spice,” long associated with pumpkin pies […]
Give a new tree a good start in fall
While you wait for autumn leaves to fall, consider planting a tree. “If you plant a tree in early autumn, the soil will still be warm enough to encourage root growth for at least two months,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “Growing roots is the most important thing for a new tree.” Plan to get a tree in the ground before mid-October to give the roots time to grow before the soil freezes. While they grow, you’ll need to water. Watering has become even more critical for new trees as the weather has […]