For most types of trees, "Correct root flare height and exposure is probably the most important consideration when planting," ...

Is it possible a bird planted it to cheer up two 83-year seniors? A:  I do think a bird left you a gift. I am surprised this crape myrtle bloomed this much as young as it is. I would recommend a ...

Q: How large will vitex trees grow? Our HOA just planted them in the parkways alongside our streets, and they don’t seem like a good choice there. A: Regular vitex (lilac chaste tree) grows to 15 or ...

If you've admired the stunning display of purple flowers in the landscape in recent weeks, you've witnessed one of Louisiana's finest blooming small trees or large shrubs: the vitex, also known as the ...

When it's time to prep your yard's soil for planting a tree, grabbing some compost may seem like an obvious step. Compost has tons of benefits for plants, from improving soil structure to boosting ...

Q: Can you tell me what this plant is? It is like a small tree and covered in purple blooms. The bees were going crazy. At first I thought it was a unique crape myrtle, but when I looked closer, that ...

Almost everyone wants color in the landscape, and flowerbeds play an important role in that. But it takes a lot of work to keep them looking nice. A lower-maintenance way to provide landscape color is ...