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The website Trees Are Good only recommends removal of hazardous limbs---also known as maintenance pruning---for landscaped trees, since they require a higher level of care than forest trees. Prune...
The Linden tree (Tilia cordata) also known as littleleaf or basswood, is a highly prized ornamental tree used in landscapes in United States hardiness zones 7 to 9. Linden trees have brilliant...
Shade trees are beautiful additions to a home landscape and also function as natural air conditioners, shielding the home and yard from the hot summer sun. In the winter, deciduous trees...
Dash Tree Service is a landscaping company located in Newbury, Ohio. It specialize in the removal of trees, cutting down trees, grinding down smaller branches or parts, digging out stumps and...
Fast-growing hybrid poplar trees serve as windbreaks and privacy screens, and provide quick shade as well. A member of the willow family, hybrid poplars also are related to cottonwood and aspen...
Flowering crab apple trees are a popular part of various landscape plans around the country. With over 35 species and 700 cultivated varieties, a suitable tree exists for almost any outdoor space....
Citrus trees, such as lemon, lime, and orange trees, are popular in warmer areas of the world. You can grow dwarf citrus trees outdoors in warm climates, or indoors in any temperature setting, as...
Pecan trees are susceptible to the dogwood borer, twig girdler and Euzophera semifuneralis. These are just a few of the borers that can attack pecan trees. Taking preventive measures while the...
Fruit trees are beneficial accents to the landscaped yard. They give shade, blossoms and delicious fruit. When something happens to those trees, like canker, it is necessary to treat the tree as...
A paulownia tree is a fast-growing hardwood deciduous tree. Because of its fast growth, it has become an increasingly important tree in the lumber industry. More recently, it has started to appear...
Established trees seldom need watering except, in cases where it has been a drought season. However, the foliage of young trees may wilt & evergreens-(especially conifers), may turn brown...
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...
Spanish moss is a plant that grows in the branches of trees, hanging down in gray or greenish nest-like clumps. It is common in warm, humid areas, for example close to rivers and swamps. While...
Homeowners often opt to plant large trees after a house is built to make the landscape more aesthetically pleasing. However, large transplanted trees are more difficult to plant successfully....
When you are landscaping your yard, you want to take into account the trees on your property. These trees can be as much a part of your overall design as the plants you may add. One tree that is...
How to Care for Your Trees On a Budget
Budgets are tight, but spending a little money now on your trees and landscaping may save you a lot down the road. Here is some practical advice on ways to care for your trees without breaking the...
The date palm, also known as Phoenix Dactylifera, is a fruit-bearing palm tree that has been used as a source of food for thousands of years. Only the female date palm produces fruit, but you'll...
Do you want to move a tree in your yard or from somewhere else. Or did you just want to plant that tree you bought or got as a gift, this should help.
A tree gall is an abnormal growth on a tree's leaves and stems. The growth is the plant's reaction to the feeding of insects or other organisms.
The date palm, also known as Phoenix dactylifera or 'true date palm', is a fruit-bearing palm tree mentioned in the Bible and considered to have been an important source of food throughout...
Although maple trees have a high level of transplant success, you'll need to take into consideration a variety of factors before digging up a tree. Young, healthy trees transplant much better than...
Pear trees make great yard trees because they remain small and grow quickly. They are also hardy and can grow in many different climates and environments. One thing that many people do not like...
The American holly tree (Ilex opaca) is an understory tree growing 40 to 50 feet high in Zones 5-8. Its dense, glossy, spiky foliage and clusters of brilliant red berries on female trees provide...
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...
Landscaping with Japanese red maples is an easy way to add stunning color to any garden. Native to Japan, Korea and China, the Japanese red maple has been cultivated worldwide for landscaping...
Carpathian walnut trees are fast-growing shade trees that produce thin-shelled, flavorful nuts. Though their growth is slow in the first year after planting, Carpathian walnut trees grow 4 to 5...
If Adam had examined the leaves of that fruit tree, he might have known that Eve was handing him an apple. In Adam's case, ignorance was anything but bliss. If you want to know what kinds of fruit...
If you live in a warm climate, a lemon or orange tree could be a nice addition to your home landscape. Even if you live in a cooler climate, there are steps you can take to help your citrus trees...
English Walnut trees are nut-bearing shade trees that grow best in locations where the average annual temperature is between negative 20 degrees and 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The English Walnut...
The hackberry tree, also called Celtis occidentalis, is one of 100 most common trees in North America. This elm-like tree is rounded like a vase and reaches a height of 40 to 80 feet. While the...
Wild cherry trees can be a beautiful and elegant addition to the landscape of your home or business. When they're young, their leaves are a vibrant bronze color, and in the autumn, you can expect...
Chaste trees are deciduous trees or large shrubs that bloom with hazy purple flower clusters in the summertime. The chaste tree is sometimes mistaken for the butterfly bush because of its...
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.
Crimson King Maple trees (Acerplatanoides) grow to heights between 35 and 45 feet tall with a spread ranging from 25 to 40 feet in width. Small maroon and yellow flowers adorn the crown of the...
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...
To add dramatic spring blossoms, verdant summer shade and brilliant fall foliage to your landscape, consider planting flowering crab apple trees. With over 35 species and 700 cultivated varieties,...
Part of the Salicaceae family, Aspen trees grow 15 to 30 meters tall in cooler regions of the country, such as Colorado. On mature trees, round leaves with "crooked teeth" are a vibrant red and...
When worms infest trees, they can eat away at the leaves, stripping the trees of their ability to offer privacy. Some types of worms burrow into the wood of the tree, creating structural damage....
Nut trees are deciduous trees that produce oily fruits or seeds, which are encased in a hard shell, making them easy to store for winter consumption. Nuts contain generous amounts of oil and...
One of the fastest-growing evergreen trees available, Leyland Cypress trees grow an average height of three to four feet per year, topping out at about 120 feet in height. This forest giant grows...
Desert palm trees can be challenging. These trees thrive in hot, desert climates. Some trees can handle dry climates and extreme cold temperatures while others require more humidity and temperate...
Hybrid poplar trees are members of the willow family. These tall, hardy trees can be used as privacy shields and windbreaks, and for paper and firewood production. They can survive in most...
Palm trees are usually grown in warmer climates, such as the southern states of Florida and California. These states are not immune from cold snaps and the very occasional frost, however....
Burr oak or mossycup oak trees are very hardy, large trees that are adaptable to many different environments. They live a long time and develop a root system up to 10 feet deep. The species...
Caring for aspen trees is easy--they grow in a wide area within North America. Their natural habitat ranges from the northeast all the way to Alaska. Aspen trees grow quickly and can thrive in a...
Pear trees are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow in your orchard. Of all the fruit tree types, pears have fewer problems with insects and diseases. Picking pears while they are still green...
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...
Silk floss trees are beautiful flowering trees sporting thorny trunks. They are native to Argentina and Brazil but are grown in the warmer parts of the United States. How often any tree needs...
To get the most out of your fruit trees they need to be fed properly at the right time of year. You also need to prune and train the fruit trees for maximum yield. Removing dead limbs and pruning...
Florida has a strong fruit-growing industry, and many homeowners grow their own fruit in their backyards or in pots alongside their swimming pools. Florida's subtropical climate allows fruit...