One yard is freshly cut, and the rows created by the coming and going of the tractor give it not only a groomed feel, but a molded feel. Another is ankle-high green grass in need of a cutting. One ...

Pollinators aren’t just for pretty front yards, fruit orchards and gardens; the rotation of grazing herds is important to ensure busy bees and other insects have plenty to forage in pastures. Julie ...

It may seem like a good idea to place your bird feeder near certain trees where your feathered friends are likely to be, but it's a big mistake. Here's why.

If small, scampering trespassers (aka squirrels) are overrunning your yard, don't give up. Combine these methods to ensure ...

Rob Thuener strolled through his garden in the May drizzle, pointing out the Zephirine Drouhin, a heavily scented, deep pink, climbing rose, as well as the Lychnis Cornaria, a purple flower with ...

I bet mango trees are one of the most popular fruit trees grown here in Brevard County, because I see a lot of them growing in yards throughout the county. This past winter, we did receive some ...

This tendency means it is not a landscape tree for a front lawn. Plant your elderberry in moist soil, part shade to full sun. Elderberries grow quickly.

Although lilacs are technically shrubs, they can grow up to 15-feet high and be treated like mini trees in front yards. These plants are prized for their fragrant, spring-blooming flowers, but ...

In addition, persimmon trees grow to around 65 feet tall, but the fruit drops when ripe, so harvesting is a bit easier. Persimmons require both a male and a female tree, so purchase at least two.

Ask the Gardener: How to make your first yard a green oasis For new homeowners, start with the trees and then fill in the blanks. By Ulrich Lorimer Globe Correspondent, Updated April 9, 2025, 12: ...

If your garden contains fruit trees, make sure you don't plant gardenia too close to them. Most gardenias need three to six feet of space around them but aim for a wider berth when planting them ...

Hives are banned in front yards and within five feet of lot lines. Beekeepers also have to be registered with the County of Los Angeles Agricultural Commission.