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 ...

A weeping willow may seem like the perfect accent tree to keep on your property, but if its too close to your house, it can ...

For a more lush landscape, consider branching out a bit by planting a weeping tree. Bonnie Donovan/Getty Images Weeping trees make a striking statement with their long, downward branches that cascade ...

Have you ever sat beneath the branches of a stately weeping willow in full bloom in late winter? Or have you ever taken in the sight of a weeping cherry tree in full flower in the spring? If you have, ...

Have you ever thought about the shape of trees? How they grow tall and straight or have a weeping character to them? What makes some trees grow tall and straight while others weep? Both shapes are ...

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 ...