With spring ever so close, the urge to have that beautiful garden color can seem nagging. Here are ways to force the start of ...

Spring-flowering shrubs and trees must be exposed to several months of cold temperatures before they can bloom. Which means ...

In maturity, the basswood develops a pyramidal shape and can grow to 80 feet high and 50 feet wide. The heart-shaped leaves ...

Spring is almost here, bringing thoughts of sunny days, warm breezes and blooming flowers (and no snow). It also brings thoughts of unceasing rain, soggy ground and chilly temperatures. Is Ohio in ...

For more information on forcing spring-flowering trees and shrubs ... Hixenbaugh is an Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Mahoning County.