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Is your raspberry bush in trouble? Use quick winter checks and cuts to stop disease now and protect a strong harvest.

Gardeners, take note: it’s not the holidays yet! In fact, prune these 3 plants now to ensure successful flowering in 2026.

Even small spaces have big potential when it comes to gardening. Grow berries in containers on your patio or balcony for ...

If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February. Here's how it makes a difference.

It's a suitable species for regions with harsh winters, as it is adaptable and resilient. "Black chokeberry can increase ...

Many a waterfowl hunter, trapper, or angler has slipped on their favorite pair of waders and strode into a stream, marsh, or ...

Macomb County's Tree and Plant Sale is now open, offering trees, shrubs, and vegetables to support local conservation efforts.

Spring is right around the corner, which means February is your final window to tackle key pruning jobs. From wisteria to ...

Break out the leather gloves, heavy long sleeve shirt or coat, pruners and head out to your raspberry patch. Proper routine ...

If the idea of growing berry bushes in your backyard is tempting, learning that it can be done from cuttings may be all you need to know to commit. Using cuttings to grow your own bramble or blueberry ...

Banker plants are valuable against common strawberry pests, such as aphids, thrips, and two-spotted spider mites. Cereal banker plants combat this scourge through an ongoing supply of non-pest aphids, ...