Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...

The best time to plant a peach tree was 10 years ago, but the second-best time is today. Well, only if "today" is in the fall. Compared to other fruit trees, a peach tree can be delicate, so it's ...

For decades, I’ve been telling gardeners that fall is the best time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers. And despite my efforts, March through May remains the prime season when ...

Gold in a branch on the sunny side of a tree. Scarlet in a shrub. The first flashes of color mean that fall is coming soon. Leaf color is a sign that trees are preparing for winter by entering the ...

Fall brings out the best in the city's trees and shrubs as colorful leaves brighten up landscapes. Ash, aspen and cottonwoods are prominent this time of year, but there are other trees (and shrubs) ...

Leaves typically start to peak in the Kansas City region by early October, but projecting peak foliage isn't an exact science. Here are some things you can do to get the most out of fall's colors.