Q: I had to remove 15 persimmons because of sun damage. One thing I have noticed is that some of the new growth from the main branches is aimed downward, so I am hoping to eventually grow the tree ...

Sitting under the wide canopy of a tree can cool you off on a hot summer day and even lower home-energy costs. If your landscape is treeless, the sooner a new tree grows a shady canopy, the better. A ...

Not all fruit trees need long, mild growing seasons. Some hardy options grow quickly, tolerate cold, and bring color and ...

Fast-growing trees can add character and color to your home's landscape relatively quickly, but those varieties often require full sun to add height so quickly. However, there are plenty of ...

There's nothing quite like enjoying your morning coffee on your patio in the dappled shade. Sadly, this rarely comes to pass, as most shade trees are prone to dropping twigs, petals, fruits, seeds, ...

I know for many people, home values have plummeted. One way to keep your home’s value as high as possible, especially compared to the neighboring homes, is to keep the landscape looking its best.

We’re in full-on gardening mode as summer gets going. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

There’s no doubt about it. These past few years have been rough on our landscapes. With cautious optimism, I have been watching the rain fall this winter season and transform our reservoirs and ...

The trees were bare, the sky was gray and temperatures hovered in the 60s. But grass underfoot was already emerald green at the Land, a community garden and outdoor space on the Southeast Side, and ...