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The icy embrace of winter can be brutal, but it's a necessary part of garden life.

There are lots of reasons why we have to cut down trees. Understanding those reasons can help us face the cruelest cut.

You've invested a lot into the furniture in your yard. Make sure it lasts.

Things are quiet in the garden right now, so it's a good time to reflect on making some resolutions for becoming a better gardener.

Tricia in Bloomington fears for her newly planted magnolia tree. It looks like a critter has been nibbling at it.

The Douglas Fir and Norway Spruce make fine Christmas trees. But how about breaking out of the traditional mold and trying something new?

When mice and rats set up shop on our property, they can pose a problem or two.

Before you settle in for the winter, there's a few more chores that need your attention that will make gardening again in the spring more of a breeze.

Farewell, Autumn Purple Ash Tree. Hello, bald cypress. Maybe!

Your grass may not be alone. Underneath, there may be thatch lurking. But that may not be a bad thing.

In the midst of autumn, it's a great time to prepare for spring and ensure that your landscape is a stunning site with an array of colorful bulbs.

As your trees leave you the gift of autumn leaves, you're faced with that age old question: Should I rake or not?

As the days get cooler and shorter, nature puts on a gorgeous display of color as the leaves change—red, yellow, orange and, yes, even brown.

There's an exciting new trend in gardening that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

It's fun adding decor to our gardens. But go too far and you'll end up in tacky territory.

Ponds on our property can add beauty and value. They can also add to our to-do list.

Right now is a great time to prepare our yards for the wildlife that will stop by in the snowy months ahead.

Fall brings us the opportunity to enjoy milder weather, which makes working in the yard that much more fun!

One of the joys of summer is biting into fresh melon. It can taste better still when you grow the melon yourself. Patrick Murphy has some advice.

Trees are a beautiful and practical way to screen your property from the wind.

Summer is slowly winding down, and with the approach of autumn it's time to make plans to transplant trees and shrubs in your yard. Host Patrick Murphy has this advice.

You can add some serious beauty to your yard and not have to worry about watering or fertilizing.

White pines in America are vulnerable to several diseases.

For every iris, lily or rose that you plant in your garden, you put out a welcome mat for bunnies and other critters to come and dine at the leisure.

Stress is not only bad for humans. It can have a negative impact on your trees as well.

When the heat is on and the rains are not, lawns can shut down. But does dormancy mean death for your grass?

Impatiens downy mildew is a growing problem in gardens across America. Defoliation and flower dropping are two signs your plants are infected.

Karen in Normal bid farewell to a massive old maple tree on the west end of her house.  Now that all remains is a stump, she wants to select something new.

Here's a nasty relative of the tick that you don't want in your yard: the spider mite. It's hard to fight a battle against something you can barely see!

There's increasing evidence that many pollinators are on the decline, but a few changes in your yard can help pollinators not only survive, but thrive.