Learn how to use small trees for landscaping to create the ideal backyard in every season — even if you don't have much space ...

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...

If you would like to plant a tree in your yard but you’re not sure that you have the space because you've heard it's a bad idea to plant a tree too close to your house, you’re in luck. While some ...

Most trees with long, flexible branches, such as apple, cherry, fig, peach, pear, plum and quince lend themselves nicely to ...

Growing your own citrus can be a rewarding and fulfilling endeavor, and few trees are as beloved as the orange tree. With ...

Fall is typically known as harvest season, but you can plant plenty of fruit trees in your backyard during this season. Here's which ones will flourish.

There are lots of unique species of maple trees that can provide many years of shade. With so many options, there's a perfect ...

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 the weather starts warming up, there are few things as exciting as stepping outside to enjoy the fragrance of spring blooms. In addition to its intoxicating aroma, cherry laurel (Prunus ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

In our forests, a single seed can make a huge difference. Consider the acorn: scattering the ground in autumn, they provide a ...

In Louisiana, January tends to be a cool (this year frigid), wet (including snow last week) month, providing ideal conditions for planting trees. By April, things are already warming up here, and it’s ...