Give me a land of boughs in leaf,
 A land of trees that stand;
Where trees are fallen there is grief;
I love no leafless land.
 - A.E. Housman

Sentinel and specimen trees, alle'es and boulevards, …

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From last October 2008 throughout last year's winter season the median strip is thru the center of a four lane Highway - thus soil samples results of heavy …

We couldn't resist passing this one along! Another set of "Helpful Hints."

1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In …

Ever since these four stately white columns were installed at The Morton Arboretum, people have been asking what they represent. The columns are at the edge of which collection? The photo …

Poinsettias are a beautiful holiday tradition, but your enjoyment of these charming plants does not have to end when the Christmas tree comes down. With just a little effort, you can …

The pointsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a popular plant in the United States and Europe at the holidays. In recent decades, improvements in poinsettia hybridization have enabled most plants to last a …

Here are some basic guidelines to keep holiday plants happy:

Place plants in a sunny window or well-lighted area, but out of direct sunlight.
Avoid cold or warm drafts.
When you are entertaining, move …

Want to go beyond the poinsettia plant this year? Here are some ideas:

1. Norfolk Island Pine looks like a traditional pine with layers of branches (pictured above). These are houseplants and …

The holiday season brings excitement and commotion associated with shopping, final exams, travel,and other seasonal preparations. In all the activities of the season our beloved pets may be exposed to hazards …

Aside from evergreens, our cold Midwestern climate offers little color this time of year. If we want more, we must import it. Poinsettias, natives of Mexico and grown in greenhouses here in …