For a more lush landscape, consider branching out a bit by planting a weeping tree. Weeping trees make a striking statement with their long, downward branches that cascade toward the ground. There are ...

You don’t have to be a tree expert to recognize a “Weeping Willow” tree. Native to China, Salix babylonica, commonly called weeping willow or Babylon weeping willow, is a medium to large shade tree ...

Many of us have places in our landscapes where it’s constantly wet. We always say “plants breathe through their roots”, which means that poorly drained sites are bad for most plants since air can’t ...

Not all trees are made equal, and some of the most visually striking might actually be a menace in disguise, tearing up ...

National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April, this year on April 29. Arbor Day is the official day set aside to recognize the importance of trees. Weeping trees make ...

The landscape around iconic Lake LaSalle is getting some attention this fall, but it may take a few generations of students to fully appreciate it. Grounds crews from University Facilities spent last ...