This tree blooms when many others are done for the year, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. In winter, the seeds ...

Elevating your property's curb appeal is never a bad idea. One simple but creative idea that can increase it? Planting a small tree in your yard. When done right, landscaping is a pro-approved ...

We love a towering oak tree or a stately maple in full glory in the autumn. But unless you have a huge garden with plenty of room for them to stretch out, these trees aren't going to work in a smaller ...

Manicured suburban lawns might look neat, but they don’t do much for local birds. They offer little food or shelter, so ...

Standard-sized fruit trees grow 20 feet tall or higher and easily overwhelm small backyards and gardens. But a limited space does not mean that you cannot grow your apples, figs, citrus, and other ...

Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company will discuss general tree care and planting tips. If you have a tree-related question, ...

person with a green globe and shears cutting a branch - VaskePro/Shutterstock Fruit trees are some of the best plants that you can grow in your yard. They're beautiful, offer some much-needed shade in ...

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 ...