This week's gardening column explains the best time for planting trees and shrubs (spoiler: don't wait!) and getting rid of stubborn Johnson grass.

Fall will start soon. Here's when you can expect to see the leaves change to autumn colors in Mississippi. Plan Natchez Trace Parkway or River Road trip now.

Bright, dewy leaves from the magnolia trees sway in the wind beside the terrace. My 95-year-old great-grandmother, Mamita ...

The crisp nights and cool days of autumn provide the perfect conditions for planting trees. Discover which trees to plant in fall and how to select the best ones for your garden.

The sign-up for trees and shrubs of various species will open to residents at 10 a.m. Sept. 19, the release states. Species ...

The problem with your Japanese magnolias is an insect problem, not a disease. The tan growths are magnolia scale insects.

If fences aren't your thing, plant a shrub or tree for privacy. Fast-growing species can create a natural screen in a few ...

“Even if it’s a great friend and good neighbor, you would not clip flowers or magnolia leaves from someone’s tree or plant ...

Besides health effects, shade trees also have been shown to reduce the demand on air-conditioning for those who can just go inside on unbearable days. The U.S. Department of Energy, for example, says ...

Lichen on the stems of our shrubs, trees and bark. In this case: Julie’s treasured Magnolias. It kind of makes sense as the ...

Flowering trees make for a stunning centerpiece in any yard. They not only signify the arrival of different seasons with ...

A reader has questions on native plants. Plus, the plant pick of the week.