Serviceberries (scientific name Amelanchier spp.) are an ideal sized tree for most landscapes. Sometimes considered large shrubs, serviceberry trees are usually grown in clumps with many upright branches, although they
Tree and Design Action Group is a group that “shares the collective vision that the location of trees, and all the benefits they bring, can be...
Tree roots require oxygen and water in order for the tree to thrive, but in soils with little porosity, particularly clay soil, little water and air exists below the soil surface. For this reason, ...
Conservationists should plant more trees, but that’s not the whole story. America’s forests must be resilient to survive wildfires and invading forest pests in a changing climate.
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner select and plant a deciduous shade tree
A new study looked at 245 cities around the globe, and quantified how much trees can help make the cities cleaner and cooler.
Have you ever driven by a landscape with shrubs that have been pruned into rounded shapes? You may be surprised to find out that maintaining shrubs this way is often not only unnecessary, but uses more water than shrubs pruned infrequently. What are some of the other ill effects of... Read More
Don’t plant bad trees that will cost you time and money later. These tips will help you make the right tree choices for your yard.
Plant landscape trees in wet soil and keep plant roots wet during planting. The soil should stay wet for the first couple of days while these plants are getting established.
Growing up, planting trees seemed an endless cycle.
Enhance the area around large trees with color, texture, and design elements—while keeping<br>those big guys healthy and strong.
Landscaping with mature trees can increase property value, improve a home's aesthetic appeal and benefit the environment.
The health of your trees involves more than meets the eye. If you have any trees on your property, you should know that their roots are their foundation. Although they are buried underground and out of sight, roots offer both structural and nutritional support to a tree. In fact, without healthy and strong roots, a…
It’s that time of year when the weather gets warmer, days get longer, and everything is ready to grow again. Americans will spend billions of dollars planting flowers, shrubs and trees, like …
Planting a tree is simple, right? Pick out one you like, take it home, dig a hole, stick it in the ground, and watch it grow. Nothing to it.
Spring is almost here, which means it’s time to start thinking ahead to what you want to do with your yard this year. Of course, planting some lovely flowers or new shrubs are always great ideas. But if you want to do something for your yard that can make a big difference for your home, you might wa
Planting trees on National Forests slows climate change and reduces our carbon footprint. A single tree can absorb up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.
Want more shade next summer — and a cooler home? Plant a tree.
Fruit trees are money-saving landscaping. Getting that fruit, means taking steps to grow and feed your fruit trees.
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