Category - Trees

Summers in North Carolina can be hot and muggy – during this time you will need to make sure...

The go-to dwarf tree these days is without a doubt the Japanese Maple, but if you’re looking for...

Magnolias are magical plants and have been appreciated as garden subjects for centuries.

Out of sight, out of mind is the attitude most people have when it comes to tree roots in the...

Trees and shrubs need to be properly pruned on a regular basis. Pruning provides many benefits:...

How far would you go for a plant you’ve never seen? I might invest a season, or two, trying a new...

Many people express a fondness for ginkgoes (Ginkgo biloba). Perhaps it is their unique foliage...

The suburban landscape is a tough place for a tree to grow. It must overcome competition from grass...

I’ll come right out and say it. We are real Christmas tree people. I appreciate the argument some...

In central North Carolina, the native loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) is a tall evergreen tree commonly...

Each October and November the forests and hillsides of North Carolina burst forth with swaths of...

Many conifers do best in full sun and there are a few that require shade, so what are the choices...

Looking for a small- to medium sized-tree that flowers in early summer, retains its attractive...

How you plant your tree will dictate whether it lives a long, healthy life or a short life plagued...