Throughout Madison County, much of our forest is dominated by a tall, pale-barked tree that grows ramrod straight. Often called “yellow poplar” by loggers and sawmill owners, it’s also known as “tulip ...

Weeding your garden is a great way to relieve stress after a workday. When you do, be sure to look inside any shrub plantings or hedges to see if there are any weedy trees. Boxelder, mulberry, ...

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Sometimes called volunteer trees, weed trees pop up where you least want them to in your yard. Managing them can be frustrating, especially if they become invasive. Thankfully, there are easy tips to ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

Grass and weed killers are commonly used to keep lawns looking immaculate and free from unwanted vegetation; however, homeowners have voiced their concern about the potential impact of these chemicals ...