Beth Botts

Before the holiday bustle becomes all-consuming, consider arranging to have your large trees inspected and pruned this winter.

Oh, Christmas tree! We want you to stay green and safe through the holidays. That means choosing a fresh holiday tree carefully and caring for it attentively as long as it is in the house.

Plants such as poinsettia and Christmas cactus are common holiday gifts. Can they continue to grace your home after the holidays? Some can't, some can — but each will behave differently.

Some hardy plants can withstand a light freeze, but a hard freeze will kill any top growth.

Holly, with its distinctive pointed leaves and bright red berries, is a common sight at this time of year, at least on holiday cards and wrappings. Can you grow it in your garden?

When it’s time to say goodbye to your Christmas tree, where will it go?

A new year is a good time to make some resolutions for a lovelier, more beneficial and more enjoyable garden. “If you commit to doing just a few

A bitter cold spell, often caused by a dip in the polar vortex, may cause some gardeners to worry about their plants.

Pruning is a great way to get outdoors in winter, breathe some fresh air, and gain a sense of accomplishment.

Sometimes a garden shrub grows too large for its site. It may have long branches blocking a walkway or window.