Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees, but don't have ...

The impact trees have in the landscape is not to be underestimated: they're visually stunning, provide shade, offer interest across all four seasons, fill in negative space, and have myriad ecological ...

When planting a new tree in your backyard or front yard, consider how tall or wide it will grow. Before planting a new tree, one thing you should consider as a homeowner is determining how tall and ...

These dwarf evergreen trees bring year-round appeal to small spaces. Dwarf evergreens like junipers, arborvitae, and false cypress offer year-round color, texture, and privacy to small spaces.

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 ...

The dinosaurs and I grew up when home lots were much larger. We thought nothing of planting live oaks and letting them spread as far as they wanted. Their 75-foot wingspans were no problem at all. But ...

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 ...