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Dogwood trees have a shallow root system that benefits from mulch to help retain moisture and keep soil temperatures even. Learn how and the proper time to mulch a dogwood tree.

In this video, we work on our cabin extension by charring the posts to prevent rot from water exposure. We dig a second hole and create a rock foundation, gradually completing the structure with the ...

Other negatives of overmulching include creating a magnet for moisture to form around the tree, which leaves it prone to rot ...

Almond trees across Solano County and the rest of California are shedding their blossoms as the 2026 bloom winds down, but a stretch of February storms has left local growers watching the weather ...

AmeriPro Roofing reports that proper maintenance can extend your roof's life by up to 15 years, saving money and ensuring protection against the elements.

West African cocoa farmers are facing a squeeze after the price of the global commodity crashed on the international market ...

Local professionals offer suggestions on how to look for winter damage around the exterior of your home, such as your roof ...

In most Southern climates, daytime temperatures in the 60s signal it’s time to put out pine straw. If you follow a February garden prep routine, keep an eye on both weather trends and your yard’s ...

The tree house I lived in that summer was decidedly unspectacular. It was more of a tree hovel, really. The floor was a large sheet of graffitied plywood, and the roof was covered with a pair of heavy ...

Scientists dated a coolabah tree to 566 years old, uncovering centuries of drought and flood history in the Gwydir Wetlands.

In spring and summer, when vegetation is plentiful, rabbits have a wider buffet, including lawn grass, clover and, of course, our tulips, lilies and petunias. In winter, though, pickings are slim, and ...