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  • Person pruning tree with shears

    Skipping Tree Pruning This Year? You're Risking Structural Damage

    Tree pruning can be one of the most difficult yard care tasks, but putting it off could result in serious damage to your home down the line.

    By Megan Newton 3 months ago Read More
  • A modern suburban yard with a garage and evergreen privacy trees

    The 9 Best Plants To Get In The Ground During Fall For Natural Privacy

    Instead of installing a fence, you may consider a "natural" privacy barrier in the form of these plants, which are ready to be planted come autumn.

    By Daniel Warden 3 months ago Read More
  • Gardeners plant trees and shrubs in fall

    The Fruiting Shrub To Plant In Fall That Will Feed & Attract Spring Birds

    This native shrub has beautiful flowers, stunning foliage, and delicious berries. Birds not only visit for the fruit but also for the bugs and nesting material.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 3 months ago Read More
  • Bare, young fruit trees in a small garden space.

    The Fruit Tree Variety That Is Perfect For Urban Gardens & Smaller Homes

    Urban gardens tend to be small, making it tricky to find the room for an orchard. However, there's one fruit tree variety that has a small footprint.

    By Lyssa Chatterton 3 months ago Read More
  • A gardener plants a tree in a grassy area.

    The One Fruit Tree You Should Be Planting In The Fall

    These delicious fruit trees are native to the United States and can grow across a range of zones — and fall is the perfect time to plant one.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 3 months ago Read More
  • Someone wearing gloves using pruning shears to trim branch

    Avoid Pruning This Perennial In Fall For A Stronger, Healthier Plant In Spring

    Autumn is when most gardeners get down to pruning unruly plants, but there is one plant that you should avoid pruning in fall to keep it healthy and happy.

    By Nina Phillips 3 months ago Read More
  • A person takes a chainsaw to a fallen tree that spans two yards

    What To Do If Your Tree Falls On Your Neighbor's Property

    One of your trees falls into your neighbor's yard, causing damage. Learn who is responsible for the clean-up and how to act, well, neighborly about it.

    By Mehak Faisal 3 months ago Read More
  • Evergreen trees and metal fence along edge of yard

    Beautiful And Fast-Growing Conifers That'll Add Privacy To Your Yard

    For a little more privacy in your yard or on your patio, look no further than a natural fence made from fast-growing evergreen trees or shrubs like these.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 3 months ago Read More
  • neighborhood with trees in front yards

    The Ideal Tree For Shade: Enjoy Beautiful Color, And Its Low Maintenance

    If you’ve been looking for a shady tree that’s as stunning as it is easy to care for, this cultivar could be the perfect addition to your yard.

    By Suzanne Bonnett 3 months ago Read More
  • Colorful cottage garden in front of log cabin

    Say Goodbye To Fussy Hydrangeas: This Colorful Plant Grows Well Anywhere In The Yard

    Swap out fickle hydrangeas for a colorful shrub that thrives across yard conditions and brings year-round interest without the maintenance headaches.

    By Katie Flannery 3 months ago Read More
  • Woman taking cuttings from a dormant shrub in the winter

    15 Plants You Can Propagate From Cuttings In The Winter

    What kind of plant is best? A free one! Although many people think about creating new plants in the spring, there are many that you can propagate in the winter.

    By Lou Siday 3 months ago Read More
  • backyard with clearly defined perimeters

    Give Your Yard's Perimeter A New Look With This Dense, Weather-Hardy Tree

    Whether you want to hide an ugly fence or give your yard a living perimeter, this evergreen tree provides privacy, wind protection, and a sound barrier.

    By Megan Newton 3 months ago Read More
  • Green and black handled hedge trimmers on top of a stone path with shrub clippings.

    The One Shrub You Should Be Pruning In Late Winter For A Healthier Spring

    Usually, you wait until the chance of frost has passed before getting out your pruning shears. This bushy, yellow-flowering shrub appreciates a winter hair cut.

    By Katie Flannery 3 months ago Read More
  • A rake being used to spread mulch around a newly planted perennial garden bed

    15 Plants You Should Always Mulch In Fall For A More Successful Spring

    As the temperatures start to plummet in the fall, there are many plants that will benefit from a layer of mulch to get them through the winter and into spring.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 3 months ago Read More
  • person pruning a currant bush

    The One Shrub You Should Be Pruning In November For A Healthier Spring

    Some plants thrive if given a good pruning in the late fall, right before they enter dormancy. This colorful, edible shrub is one such plant.

    By Sophie Pell 3 months ago Read More
  • Cardinal perched on a tree branch

    The Cardinal-Loving Winter Tree With Plenty Of Color And Beautiful Spring Blooms

    Reaching modest heights of six to ten feet, this winter tree is known for its beautiful pink and white blooms, as well as fruits that delight cardinals.

    By Kristeen Cherney 3 months ago Read More
  • A lush garden with several thriving shrubs and a mowed lawn

    The One Shrub You Should Be Pruning In The Winter To Boost Spring Growth

    It's challenging to know when and how to prune your shrubs so they grow strong and healthy. This one prefers a gentle trim when it's dormant in winter.

    By Mehak Faisal 3 months ago Read More
  • A young woman carefully lowers a tree seedling into a freshly dug hole

    The One Tree You Shouldn't Be Growing Right Next To Your House

    Growing this tree next to your house can lead to messy seeds all over the ground, roots that spread aggressively, and the plethora of pests it attracts.

    By Aleem Ahmad 3 months ago Read More
  • Apple tree laden with fruits growing in a backyard

    The Best Apple Varieties You Can Grow That Are Great For Snacking

    You'll never run short of delicious apples to throw in your lunch box or grab on the go if you grow your own apple trees. Crisp varieties make the best snacks.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 3 months ago Read More
  • Hydrangea shrubs in the sunlight with a purple, pink, and blue gradiant.

    Over Hydrangeas? Plant This Low-Maintenance Alternative For Showy Spring Blooms

    Hydrangeas can be a pain to maintain. If you want the beautiful spring blooms of hydrangeas without the work, consider this easy-to-grow shrub.

    By Lyssa Chatterton 3 months ago Read More
  • A woman waters a summer garden full of colorful flowering plants with a hose.

    The Easy-To-Grow Plant With Stunning Color In Fall & Summer That Thrives In Most Conditions

    If you're bored of traditional flowering plants to add summer or fall color to your garden, this hardy North American native cultivar is a pleasing alternative.

    By Alisha Land 3 months ago Read More
  • A person lifts a potted shrub, preparing to plant it into the ground

    It's Not Too Late - The Shrub You Can Plant Now For More Flowers (& Pollinators) In The Summer

    Even though the days are getting shorter and cooler, there might still be time to add a stunning perennial to your garden for sweetly-scented blooms next summer

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 3 months ago Read More
  • Privet hedge in front of a house

    The Popular Landscaping Hedge You Don't Want Growing Next To Your Home

    Though tall and beautiful and providing privacy, this landscaping hedge could wreak havoc on your home and the surrounding ecosystem. You’re best to avoid it.

    By Patricia Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • Potted tree seedlings await heeling in.

    Don't Leave Flower Beds Empty This Winter - Use Them To Heel In Shrub & Tree Seedlings For Spring

    Missed out on planting those bareroot plants in time? Don't fear, heeling in can be a great way to protect these plants over winter, all within an unused bed.

    By Katharine Hansen 3 months ago Read More
  • Hand examining discolored leaves on avocado tree

    You're Probably Not Watering Your Avocado Tree The Right Way

    Avocado trees have specific watering needs that are quite different from other trees, thanks to their shallow root system. Here's how to water them properly.

    By Kristeen Cherney 3 months ago Read More
  • bird on branch in winter

    The Ornamental Shrub That Can House & Feed The Birds In Your Yard All Winter Long

    Cooler temperatures don’t have to mean giving up seeing birds in your yard. This shrub gives birds the food and shelter necessary to keep them coming back.

    By Megan Newton 3 months ago Read More
  • Bamboo plants growing on the side of a walkway near a home.

    The Problem With Growing Bamboo That Most Gardeners Aren't Aware Of

    Bamboo adds an architectural element to your garden design. However, the dense structure of this dramatic plant can hide things you don't want in your garden.

    By Kristeen Cherney 3 months ago Read More
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