What to know about woody shrubs in your landscape. Woody shrubs and small trees have many overlapping characteristics.

Good fences make good neighbors.” The narrator of the famous Robert Frost poem “Mending Wall” wonders why his neighbor favors ...

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The most important requirement for evergreen trees to thrive is drainage. When planting, blend one shovelful of Watters ...

Garden experts share their favorite conifer tree species as well as the best tips for growing conifers in your backyard.

Today’s evergreens not only offer practical solutions to garden challenges—but they look fabulous in the landscape, too. With ...

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather than directly into the ground.

“Trees can enhance a residential garden in several ways, particularly by adding to the landscape’s beauty,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “They provide one or more vertical counter… ...

Not only are evergreen trees beautiful choices to have in your landscaping, but there are many adaptable options that form natural walls to limit your outdoor space's visibility. Careful pruning and ...

Whether you’re choosing an evergreen to anchor a yard or a topiary for a finishing touch, there's no denying that a beautiful tree is a landscaping essential. Fortunately, there are quite a few ...

Above: bark borers attacked and killed this evergreen tree. Photo by John E. Woodmansee Occasionally, homeowners will notice small holes in the trunks of landscape trees. This may not mean impending ...

CREATING PRIVACY: When creating privacy in the landscape, small evergreen trees can be used to screen an outdoor living area from the neighbors’ view. Evergreen trees are also very useful when ...