12 Fast-growing Trees to Quickly Update Your Landscape
Whether you’re planting a new landscape or replacing a tree that was lost to natural causes, we’ve got tips for selecting and nurturing fast-growing trees.
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How to Improve Sandy Soil to Grow Healthier Plants
Tips on how to improve sandy soil for better moisture retention and healthier plants.
Foundation Planting Ideas to Transform Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Find the perfect plants to design a foundation planting around your home that enhances the landscape and complements your personal style.
Trees with Beautiful Bark
Cold weather leaves many trees simply looking bare, but these trees with beautiful bark can enhance the appearance of your winter landscape for decades to come. Beautiful bark comes in many forms; smooth, shaggy, peeling, colorful, or a combination of several!
How to Care for Italian Stone Pine
Italian stone pine is a popular potted ornamental tree, especially during the winter holidays. Learn how to care for Italian stone pine indoors and outdoors.
Tips for Apple Harvest and Apple Storage
Homegrown apples are delicious if picked at the right time and kept in good storage conditions. Here's how to harvest your apples to enjoy them at their best.
Invasive species in the U.S. – 5 Insect Pests That Damage Trees
There are many invasive insect species in the U.S. that damage trees. Their impacts are widespread. Let's look at five of the most destructive of these pests, the damage they do and what, if anything, we can do to stop them.
6 Signs of Potentially Hazardous Trees
Find out what symptoms show a tree might be a safety hazard. Checking the trees in your yard means you have a better chance of preserving them.
How to Plant a Tree
Learn how to plant a tree with these illustrated steps.
Top 10 Trees and Shrubs for Great Autumn Color
A choice selection of easy-care trees and shrubs that will add brilliant color to your landscape through the autumn season.
Fall Planting of Trees and Shrubs
Fall is the perfect time for planting trees and shrubs!
How-to: Pruning Landscape Trees & Shrubs
Regular pruning of trees and shrubs offers many benefits to help your plants grow strong and healthy. Learn more about how and when to prune trees and shrubs.
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