A living wall of shrubs is much nicer! Many shrubs are fast growers, too, so you won’t have to wait a decade or more for ...

We continue our April focus on trees with some excellent flowering options and the right places to plant them.

Native fruit trees such as persimmon, wild plum, pawpaw and chokecherries can look good and produce nourishment for humans ...

If you're looking forward to growing fruit trees in your yard, don't stop at apples. Check out this low-maintenance pear ...

You can’t air condition the outdoors—but you can lower the temperature with some thoughtful landscaping decisions. If you ...

There is nothing quite like being able to enjoy your favorite fresh fruit that you can pick straight from your own garden. Some fruits take years to mature, but others grow much faster. Here are five ...

Grow a grapefruit tree in a fertile and well-draining soil type. Trees will struggle in heavy soils, and Bethany Lakatos, plant expert at Fast Growing Trees, says: ‘Because they are sensitive to root ...

Santi recommends the following planting distances for trees and other types of vegetation: Small shrubs (under 3 feet tall): 3 to 4 feet from the foundation Medium shrubs (3 to 5 feet tall): 4 to 6 ...

People are ready to put down roots. So here’s a look at eight trees that are — for better or worse — popularly planted in ...

If your favorite ash isn’t dead or dying yet, it will be soon as new communities are becoming infested daily. Here are some replacement options.

Stewarding the trees and forests around us is not just for scientists, adventurers or cultural experts. Volunteers are needed ...

Are you planning to renovate your backyard or searching for fast-growing fruit trees that can grow easily? It's a rewarding experience to enjoy home-grown fruits as they are not just fresh and ...