Purdue Landscape Report: It’s that wonderful time of year again where temps are rising, life is coming back into the landscape, and people are thinking about how to improve the urban canopy around ...

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You see it everywhere — mulch piled up against trees so that it looks like a volcano. But just because you see it — and just because a landscape company does it — doesn't mean it is a correct practice ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Have you ever wondered why commercial landscapes have big circles of mulch around the base of each tree? Perhaps you’ve seen big mounds of mulch around trees. Why do landscapers do this and is it a ...

Protect susceptible evergreen magnolias by double-wrapping burlap around the trees. Surround small deciduous magnolias with ...

Construction can cause damage to trees, but there's a way to avoid doing too much. You can lay down mulch and plywood to prevent root damage and minimize soil compaction. You can use an AirSpade to ...

Surface mulching with a three-to-four-inch-thick layer of fresh, raw, coarse tree chip mulch is one of the most healthful treatments for trees and gardens. On the other hand, a recent site visit ...

Plant care doesn't end during the winter months. Discover ten plants that need special care in the winter to come back stronger in the spring.