Moore On the Outside

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

Twenty Trees You Should Not Plant

It’s that time of year when the weather gets warmer, days get longer, and everything is ready to grow again. Americans will spend billions of dollars planting flowers, shrubs and trees, like …

Forest Service worried weed killer might destroy trees, but used it anyway

The U.S. Forest Service was worried that a weed killer might destroy Ponderosa pines outside of Sisters, but used it anyway. The Bulletin reports the invasive plant program manager for the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests sent out a warning about the weed killer in 2012. But that alert and a warning on the weed killer's label were ignored and the herbicide ended up killing more than 1,000 trees.

to Divide Perennial Plants

Sooner or later your perennial plants will need to be divided. You'll notice them dieing out in the center or floppy over. When that happens, follow the steps here.

10 Tips to Keeping Your Trees in Tip-Top Shape

A property filled with beautiful trees doesn't take much work. The biggest challenge may be leaving them alone.

10 Plants that Beat the Heat

Plant these heat-loving, hardy plants that thrive in hot weather. Simply water them once a week to enjoy their blooms all summer long.

How to Water New Trees, Shrubs, and Other Plants

Award-winning landscapers and landscape designers in Lancaster, PA explain how to water your new trees, shrubs, and flowers in your new plantings.

How to Prepare Your Garden for the First Frost

When it comes to protecting your plants, timing is everything.

Boxwoods Make Gardens Better

In a formal setting or a casual situation, boxwood is always up for the task thanks to its versatility. In winter this shrub’s strong shape, rich green color,

Choosing the right shrubs

Few gardeners are lucky enough to have perfect growing conditions: deep, well-drained, fertile soil that never dries out, a sheltered, sunny situation, and a mild climate with plenty of regular rai…

Planting Herbs that Attract Honey Bees

Planting herbs that attract honey bees is something anyone can do. You don't have to keep bees to plant for them. You may not have a large plot of land for

Become an EMTree: Observe your plants to prevent problems

Insects and diseases can wreak havoc on your landscape plants, and in your woodlands. The damage can be unsightly and can become costly if not properly addressed. To help property owners identify and manage these issues, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in Woodbury, Dubuque, Polk, and Mahaska Counties and the ISU Extension and Outreach Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic are hosting three virtual statewide…

Tending To Your Trees & Shrubs

Join our in-house expert, Dave, to learn how to prune trees and shrubs for a healthy growth in the Spring.

Tips for planting trees during the fall

If you put away your tree planting gloves for the year, you might want to pull them back out.

Grow it Green: Perennials

Get some tips on selecting the best perennials for your garden.

Garden Checklist: Sudden warming and dry winds can stress plants

Keep recent plantings well-watered and mulched. Sudden warming plus drying winds can stress plants.