Brian Murphy's Expert Tree Care

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

Dandelions: Prevention and Control

Dandelions are the most common weed in most American gardens. Breaking out the weed spray is totally unnecessary if you do a few key things to control them.

Top 10 Plants You Can't Kill

Tough as nails, but they're pretty, too. Turn your black thumb into a green thumb with our picks for the top 10 plants you can't kill.

3 Tips for Taking Photos of Flowers

Flowers are everywhere, and sometimes just the thought of going out to take pictures of their pretty petals can seem downright cliché, because so many people do it. However, one reason flower photography is so popular is because these kinds of pictures can capture incredible beauty, without a great deal of effort. It’s fun to go outside …

Fantastic Fall Container Garden Ideas

Add beauty to your fall garden or landscape with these gorgeous container gardening ideas.

When Turf Loss Follows Tree Loss

Did the sudden loss of a tree cause turf loss? This phenomenon can occur when Poa annua that is well-acclimated to a densely shaded environment becomes exposed to intense direct sunlight after a tree removal.

Make Sure Your Trees Are Summer Ready.

As the longer days and warmer weather head our way, many of us are focused on getting our yards ready for summer fun and relaxation. But while you are busy

The Root of Your Tree’s Problem? Could be its roots!

A healthy root system is a key part of a long-lived, beautiful, healthy tree.

What to Plant Under Trees

Organic Gardening: Could It Be Harmful?

Ensure that your organic garden is safe by starting with a soil test to make sure you are not planting in a toxic soil, contaminated with lead, petroleum, and other toxins.

Protecting Plants In A Freeze: Best Way To Cover And Keep Plants From Freezing

Unexpected freezes can devastate landscapes and gardens. It can leave a gardener wondering how to protect plants from freezing and what is the best way to cover plants. Read here to find out.

Think twice before planting these 6 potentially damaging trees

Providing shade and beauty, trees are a joy to behold, but some trees require more maintenance and upkeep than homeowners are willing to give. Invasive or

This is a good time to plant a tree

Trees are our friends, in more ways than one. There are a multitude of benefits that we receive from trees and it never hurts to remind ourselves just how important trees are to our ecosystem. As we look around the world at the incredible loss of both temperate and tropical forests, it shouldn't be too hard to figure out that this loss has got to h...