Gardening season has been put to bed for winter, but you may still have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

Area trees can be damaged by prolonged periods of rain. Prolonged periods of rain and over-saturation of tree roots can cause root rot, which can impact a tree’s ability to consume water and nutrients ...

We love the vibrant colors of maple trees in the fall. These deciduous beauties bring not only great color but also a recognizable leaf shape and (our favorite) whirlybird seeds that helicopter their ...

The fall foliage season is a bit ahead of schedule this year -- but that’s not why maple trees all over the Twin Cities have been turning color and dropping leaves, weeks before official autumn. It’s ...

EAST LANSING, MI – Agricultural researchers want to determine where across Michigan two types of root rot are killing Christmas trees – a major crop commodity in the state. The U.S. Department of ...

Japanese maples hate too much rainy weather, and gardeners are being asked to act now to prevent the tree from rotting away or becoming diseased.

After months of UK rain, Japanese maples can begin rotting unseen as early as February. One natural mineral added at the ...