Landscaping Trees

Rototilling makes fast work of breaking up the ground and preparing it for planting a new tree. The equipment is relatively easy to operate. Rather than attempting to loosen up the soil by hand,...

Lovely, traditional beech trees come from the same family as oak trees. Their wide green branches are custom-made to spread shade and provide a foundation for climbing and hanging swings. Their...

Spruce trees are magnificent additions to the landscape. Hardy, disease resistant and hardy in zones 4 through 8, spruce trees are one of the most popular evergreens for windbreaks and property...

The proper planting of trees in the landscape involves much more than just digging holes and setting seedlings in them. The existing soil is often nutrient-poor, compacted and poorly drained....

One of the most common tree planting mistakes is planting a tree too deep. Learn how to avoid this error and ensure your new tree survives.

Fruit trees normally need 24 feet of space between them, because they grow tall and branch out dramatically as they age. Many nurseries and garden experts often say it's not possible to plant...

Gardeners throughout the South enjoy planting and caring for magnolia trees. Although there are many varieties, the most popular and well-known is the magnolia grandiflora, better known as the...

If you live in the northeast United States or the Canadian provinces bordering the Great Lakes, you have undoubtedly seen a white cedar (Thuja occidenatalis L.). Most folks refer to them as...

Planting apple trees has its benefits. Being able to reach out to a tree in your own backyard and grab an apple is more convenient than going to the grocery store. Planting apples isn't exactly a...

A red maple tree can make a stunning addition to almost any venue. With their shiny leaves and compact crowns, red maples offer visual appeal to passersby and welcome shade to those who plant...

Landscaping with pear trees offers the opportunity to add beauty and functionality to your garden spaces. While not all pear trees produce edible fruit, all provide stunning blooms in the spring...

Few fruits can compare with that of a freshly tree-ripened pear. A small home orchard that includes pear trees is a productive addition to any garden. Consider orientation, site location and the...

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...

The Avondale Redbud Tree is a short, compact variety of a Chinese redbud that grows to a height of approximately 10 feet. A beautiful addition to any landscape with its bright purplish/pink...

Leyland cypress trees are drought-tolerent, fast-growing evergreens. Admired for their dense feathery green needles and tall, pyramidal shape, Leyland cypress trees are often used as home privacy...

Life is fleeting and sometimes the best way to celebrate the passing on of a loved one is to focus on new life. Planting a tree in memory of someone you have lost is a way to continue life in that...

Loblolly pines abundantly grow and thrive in magnificent forests throughout the southeastern United States. Known to be fast growing with a regal presence, they make a wonderful landscaping...

There are trees that grow in so many forms and sizes that you can find the perfect tree for the right place in your landscape. The problem is that most people select trees by impulse. If you buy...

Planting a tree is an excellent way to improve the environment, and increase your property value--if you plan appropriately. There are several issues to be considered before selecting a species of...

Arbor Day shows America's love of trees is still strong and growing. Every year the United States celebrates Arbor Day on the last Friday in April. This unique holiday celebrates the future by...

Simple steps to planting trees

Growing a plum tree from the pit requires cleaning the pit thoroughly and planting it outside in cold-weather climates, or planting it in moss, placing it in a zip-lock bag and keeping it in the...

Planting a Satsuma plum tree, also known as a Japanese plum, usually starts from a bare-root planting, and it requires aggressive pruning during the winter due to its vigorous growth....

Planting plum trees can be done by starting with a container grown tree, planting a bare-rooted tree, growing from a seed or planting from cuttings. Find out how to best plant a plum tree with...

Many nurseries are selling trees and shrubs planted in paper pots (also known as pulp pots) that are meant to be planted, pot and all, in the ground. Many times these are plants that nurseries...

Hickory trees can reach a height of 80 feet tall and develop a dense canopy as they mature, making them wonderful shade trees. Lush foliage and lovely fall colors make them a beautiful addition to...

Trees add such wonderful dimension to a landscape. Additionally, shade trees provide a wonderful canopy for shade loving plants and people. Choosing the right shade trees for your yard requires...

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.

The sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) has been poorly named for such an attractive ornamental landscape tree. Also known as the sorrel tree or the lily of the valley tree, this dense, conical,...

The star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is one of the most popular landscape trees in the United States, and for good reason. This multi-trunked ornamental deciduous tree has spectacular white...

If you have the land, the horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum ) is easy to love. This large flowering tree can reach 100 feet tall and 50 feet wide. The leaves emerge light green, but turn deep...

The Japanese pagodatree (Sophora japonica) is a dense upright shade tree that boasts lightly fragrant, creamy white blooms from late May to August. This landscape lovely can grow 50 to 75 feet...

Winter trees can be a great addition to any landscape. Whether you are looking for a sturdy tree to survive extreme weather or just want some low maintenance trees that won't drop their leaves,...

Every year tourists flock to the New England states to enjoy the brilliant red, orange and yellow foliage of the sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum). This beloved tree is also a favorite of Boy and...

Spectacular fall color is the calling card of the red maple tree (Acer rubrum), but it stars in the spring landscape as well. Its tiny red flowers herald the arrival of spring and emerge early....

The stately appearance of the white fir tree (Abies concolor) gives a formal feel to the landscape. Soft, two inch long needles have a lovely pale blue cast. A favorite nesting place of birds, it...

The serviceberry is a deciduous tree that provides year round color and interest in the home landscape. Large white flower clusters appear on the branches in April, before the smooth, shiny green...

Best known for growing in the Florida Everglades, the bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) is adaptable to colder climates. Short, soft, light-green needle-like leaves appear in spring, turning...

Nothing says springtime like a flowering crab apple tree (Malus spp.) in bloom. With more than 35 species and over 700 cultivated varieties to choose from, gardeners are sure to find one that fits...