Next challenge = trees. Since becoming a councillor, I have had a number of residents complain to me about issues with trees. The initial problem is to work out who is responsible for the tree, which ...

Pruning certain shrubs in the fall encourages new growth that winter temperatures will damage and, for many shrubs, reduces ...

Most people know hibiscus as a shrub bursting with bright flowers, but fewer realize it can be shaped into a small, ornamental tree. The secret isn't some rare variety or special fertilizer. All your ...

After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown ...

Whilst certain Japanese maple cultivars provide year-round appeal through their graceful forms and diverse leaf tones during spring and summer months, it's during autumn that their foliage genuinely ...

Overhanging branches from a neighbour's tree can be a constant nuisance, creeping over fences, blocking out the sun and shedding leaves all over your lawn or patio. The frustration is clear, but the ...

While some Japanese maple varieties offer year-round interest with their delicate shapes and varied leaf colours in spring and summer, it's in autumn when their foliage truly shines. They turn into ...

A lawyer has explained your rights when cutting back the roots or branches of a neighbour's tree that encroaches on your garden. They creep over fences, block out the sun and shed leaves all over your ...

The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) plans to plant about 2 000 trees in Noordwyk, Midrand. JCPZ regional manager Dr Joseph Mbulaheni Ndou said this was because some of the trees in the area ...

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday called on the public and local government units (LGUs) to prepare for the effects of the La Niña ...