Have you come to live in a home with a small yard? Perhaps you didn’t pay attention to the lack of space, or it was not a top concern when you moved in. But now you’ve come to realize that most trees ...

Lawn bordered by small trees, shrubs, and rocks - Liunian/Getty Images Not every garden has room for soaring magnolias (Magnolia spp.) or expansive maples (Acer spp.), but that doesn't mean you have ...

When you have a small yard, you might think trees are out of the question, but there are many smaller, fast-growing trees that will bring color, height, and texture to your outdoor space. One such ...

Landscaping is a crucial element of curb appeal, providing an attractive variety of colors, textures, and natural beauty. Good landscaping in the front of the home can even boost your house’s value.

This fantastic flower was produced on a tree at what we here in Columbia, S.C., call the Belser Arboretum, a 7-acre (or so) tract of forested land pretty much in the middle of the city, and two blocks ...

The Texas olive (Cordia boissieri) is a beautiful small tree from our neighboring Chihuahuan Desert. It can also be grown as a large shrub. It can reach up to 25 feet in height. Despite its name, it’s ...

Many trees in the woods are still bent over from the heavy and substantial snowfall that we received in December. Thanks to that and the following record-setting snowy winter, these trees, plus the ...

As we exit May, we can look out on a green foliated forest. The trees that began the month bare are now nearly complete in wearing their leafy attire. It began with the small shrubs of elderberry and ...

Having a garden largely shaded by trees shouldn't shatter your dream of growing an impressive array of beautiful flowers outside your home. Not all plants require full sun exposure to thrive and some ...

September has its share of silly holidays, such as International Talk Like a Pirate Day and National Butterscotch Pudding Day. While I love pudding, arrr, I think it might be a better idea to ...