Sure, flowers, shrubs, and perennials make for pretty flower beds, but don't forget about trees to go alongside them in your landscaping! Have a small backyard or small lot? No problem. Plenty of ...

As the snow falls, trees and shrubs in your landscape can suffer. Here are some tips to help prevent damage to your plants.

Modern advancements when it comes to fruit trees now mean they can be enjoyed by gardeners in spaces of any size. Many dwarf types are now available, grafted onto rootstocks that will keep them ...

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Like fluffy clouds at dawn, spring-flowering trees delight us with blossoms in billowing masses of sunrise colors. February and March are excellent months to add these and other types of trees to your ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as “dwarf trees” in garden parlance and don’t grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Dear Roger: I am choosing some trees for my landscape. I have bought a house on 2.5 acres with a small stream and some damp spots. It has no trees. I also have some sandy, dry spots. I want trees that ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Our recent column, “Thoughts about trees,” described the large trees in my garden, provided basic guidelines for tree care and promised a column about the ...

We have reached the point in summer when many of the plants in our landscape are at their best. Lots of green growth, bright flowers, and every type of insect and bird can be seen outside in your ...