In late summer many trees have few healthy leaves left on the plant. This disease, along with effects from our drought have resulted in many crabapples in the area looking very stressed and unhealthy.

Chalky soil suits plants that like alkaline and free-draining conditions, and aren't bothered by drought or growing in nutrient-poor soils. Think of plants that thrive in dry summers as this is a good ...

He says the crabapple trees are resilient enough that they should be fine by next spring. Kyle Strain, Wellfield’s manager of public horticulture, says a really severe drought can affect colors ...

Tree canopies across Ohio are turning vibrant weeks ahead of schedule because of an early dormancy caused by the state's prolonged drought. "You could potentially find some areas that are quite ...