Landscaping Trees

Windbreaks protect land, homes, crops and livestock from strong winds. They are tall, dense walls of vegetation erected perpendicular to the prevailing winds. They reduce winds to a distance 10...

Fringe trees---also known as grandfather-graybeard, old man's beard, and snowflower tree---display shiny bright-to-dark-green leaves and spectacular cascades of fragrant white blooms in the...

When planting and growing trees, many people want to see results quickly. By choosing the seeds and seedlings of fast-growing trees, you can achieve a beautiful, shady, landscaped look quickly.

The Western North Carolina Nature Center considers the flowering dogwood one of America's most popular ornamental trees. The flowering dogwood is a plant indigenous to the eastern region of the...

There are about 70 species of ash trees. Their scientific name is Genus Fraxinus. Most of them produce a small clustered flower with a green hue and little winged fruits or samaras that are...

Hybrid poplar shade trees grow extremely quickly. They provide erosion control, windbreak, and shade in only a few years, and are popular choices in new housing developments and landscape renewal...

Weeping willows are prolific, and there are more than 400 varieties. They are capable of cross-pollinating with one another, creating new species all the time. They grow primarily in the northern...

The bald cypress is a tree that is found mostly in swampy or wet conditions along the U.S. eastern and southern coasts, and is characterized by linear leaves that spread out on the branches and...

Fertilizing shade trees helps promote leaf production and strong branch growth so you can enjoy their shade in the dog days of summer, while admiring their ornamental beauty. Nitrogen-rich...

Planting trees to form an Arborvitae Pyramidalis privacy fence is a very effective way of creating a thick barrier behind which your life can proceed without the worry of being seen. The fence...

Abies Koreana ‘Silberlocke’ is one of the most beautiful and unique conifers around. This rarely seen Korean fir has needles that curve backwards towards the stems, exposing the undersides of the...

If you have some trees on your property that need trimming, topped or taken down. Now comes the fun part, getting estimates and interviewing tree care services, to find a price for your budget....

Picking the right shade trees to make your yard beautiful is not only fun but it also allows you to enjoy the yard without too much sun and heat. They also provide many other good uses such as...