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.
Read MoreTree 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.
Read MoreInstead 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreUrban 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.
Read MoreThese 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.
Read MoreAutumn 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.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreSwap out fickle hydrangeas for a colorful shrub that thrives across yard conditions and brings year-round interest without the maintenance headaches.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreWhether 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.
Read MoreUsually, 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreSome plants thrive if given a good pruning in the late fall, right before they enter dormancy. This colorful, edible shrub is one such plant.
Read MoreReaching 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.
Read MoreIt'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.
Read MoreGrowing 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.
Read MoreYou'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.
Read MoreHydrangeas can be a pain to maintain. If you want the beautiful spring blooms of hydrangeas without the work, consider this easy-to-grow shrub.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreEven 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
Read MoreThough 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.
Read MoreMissed 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.
Read MoreAvocado 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.
Read MoreCooler 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.
Read MoreBamboo 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.
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