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Trees with Beautiful Bark

Trees with Beautiful Bark

Cold weather leaves many trees simply looking bare, but these trees with beautiful, unusual, smooth, shaggy, peeling or colorful bark can enhance the appearance of your winter landscape for decades to come.
How to Care for Italian Stone Pine

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

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

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.
How to Plant a Tree

How to Plant a Tree

Learn how to plant a tree with these illustrated steps.
Top 10 Trees and Shrubs for Great Autumn Color

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.
frost map with dates

Frost Map with Dates

USDA zone finder with zip code search and maps

USDA Zone Finder

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Plant Library

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