Landscaping Trees

How to Buy Tree-Trimming Equipment

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Selecting the right tree trimming equipment will depend upon your experience and physical ability. While it might seem that a chainsaw may be the quickest and easiest way to approach the job, such power tools can be equally dangerous to both ... more »

How to Choose A Memorial Tree

By JasneJ

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Planting memorial trees for loved ones takes some thought & planning. Here are some special trees I think are great and do not create problems after planting... more »

How to Grow a Bald Cyprus Tree from Seeds

By Monica G.

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How to grow this tree from the seed using forced germination... more »

How to grow an oak tree

By chdhll

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Grow an oak tree and give something to the next generation. Your kids will love to watch them grow and it can be quite a learning experience.. more »

How to Identify a Douglas Fir

By DogMan7

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A Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga mensiesii) stands as one of the biggest trees in North America at 329 feet in height and 11 1/2 feet in diameter. It is also one of the easiest to identify. Found mainly in the West, wood from this tree has served man ... more »

How to Learn About Pond Cypress Trees

By mamabrooks

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There are two forms of "cypress" trees in the southeastern U.S. Some authorities consider them to be varieties of a single species, but other experts refer to them as two distinct species. The current trend seems to be that they are distinct ... more »

How to Minimize Salt Damage To Landscape Plants

By Todd Wessel

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When snow is falling and it’s the middle of the night, snow contractors don’t always think about the landscape plants that are on their sites. Many times, their sites are our communities and even sometimes, the fronts of our houses... more »

How to Plant Trees Without Leaving Your Computer

By alisonstorm

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Forget the shovel. All it takes to plant a tree are a few mouse clicks. Read on for some sites to help you help the environment... more »

How to Plant Under Black Walnut Trees

By only1special1

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Black Walnut trees produce a chemical called juglone, which is toxic to many plants in a sixty to eighty foot radius around the tree. All hope is not lost, though. There are several plants that are not affected by this chemical. Here are some ... more »

How to prune a weeping cherry tree

By Gracie1402

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One of the biggest pruning mistakes is cutting off branches in the wrong place. Without knowing it, many people tend to leave too much of a stub when removing branches. Once the stub dies off, it makes an entry point for disease and insects. ... more »

How to Whitewash a Tree

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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Have you ever seen stark white tree trunks in the winter and wondered why they were white? The old-fashioned technique of whitewashing tree trunks is an effective way to minimize sun-scald on bark during cold winter months. The winter sun can be ... more »

How to clean your gutters

By torque63

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Nobody enjoys gutter cleaning. But it's much more important than many homeowners think. Rain flowing over windows, doors and siding can rot fascia as well as door and window framing. It can erode the soil around your home and damage its ... more »

How to Grow a Bald Cypress Tree From Seeds

By bitterjake

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The stately and picturesque Bald Cypress is a deciduous conifer, native to the Southeastern United States. Although the Bald Cypress is typically associated with swampy habitats, it is not limited to them. In cultivation the species does very ... more »

How to Move a Tree

By only1special1

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Sometimes a tree we've planted just doesn't fit into your overall landscaping plan and you need to move it. Transplanting a tree less than 6-ft tall is an easy enough job for the fairly fit, just make sure you have a good friend there to make it ... more »

How to Plant Your Live Christmas Tree

By Christine Sostarich

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Many people are choosing live Christmas trees for the holidays as environmental consciousness becomes more widespread. Live Christmas trees provide beauty and the fresh scent of pine throughout the holiday and can be planted outdoors afterward. ... more »

How to Grow a Pond Cypress Tree

By bfreethree

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Pond Cypress trees are deciduous conifers that once grew widely throughout North America. The Pond Cypress is often surrounded by growths called "knees", which are tree roots that grow above the soil, sometimes up to 12 feet high. A ... more »

How to Involve Your Children in National Arbor Day

By only1special1

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Trees are an important aspect of our environment. A single tree can provide enough oxygen for a family of four. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, provide food and shelter for animals, filter dust and pollutants and help prevent erosion. Trees and ... more »

How to Plant a Privacy Hedge

By Heidi

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To plant a privacy hedge is pretty simple - but it does take some time. It is a nice way to create a border that is fast growing and beautiful! It is a good wind barrier and is good for the environment! I highly recommend using the Arborvitae ... more »

How to Properly Plant and Maintain Evergreen Trees

By Todd Wessel

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Evergreen trees, when planted in the proper setting, will grow to soar over your landscape and become one of your most prized specimens. Keep these beauties in the fore front of your landscape for the entire season and make the maintenance ... more »

How to Protect Apple Trees from bugs without using Harsh Chemicals.

By GreenGardenChic

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If you've ever bitten into a freshly harvested apple and found the center to be rotten and wormy or plucked apple after apple out of your tree, with every piece of fruit plagued with worm entry holes? This is the article you need. Step by step ... more »

How to Prune a Shrub

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Shrubs generally need to be pruned at least once a year in order to remove dead branches and promote new growth. While the time of year may vary according to the type of plant, and the climate zone in which you live, properly pruning a shrub is ... more »

How to Grow and Maintain Sequoia Saplings

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When you think of sequoia trees, California's redwood forest is one of the first things that come to mind. While sequoia trees favor the warm and moist climate in California, it is possible to grow them in almost all gardening zones. With some ... more »

How to Grow Eucalyptus

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you live in a climate where winter temperatures stay above 20 degrees, you can grow eucalyptus trees in your yard. These rapid growers progress from seed to soaring heights in excess of 300 feet, often adding 10 feet to their height in one ... more »

How to Prune a Palm Tree

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Palm trees are a favorite in warm desert and tropical environments. Palm trees require little maintenance and grow quickly with ideal conditions. Pruning a palm tree can be beneficial when done correctly; however, overpruning a palm is ... more »

How to Shred Leaves Without a Shredder

By Willi Galloway

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Leaves may be one of the most versatile things your garden produces. They keep your yard shady and cool during the summer and when they fall off your trees in autumn you can use them as mulch, in compost, and even as fertilizer for your lawn. The ... more »

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