While trees and shrubs can certainly create a living barrier within your yard, creatively placed vines can give you that feeling of privacy, your own personal retreat. See more »

Trees are living, breathing things, and tree disease can take down even the mightiest oak or redwood. But how can you tell if your tree is sick and can recover, or if your tree is dead and past hope? See more »

Money may not grow on trees. But moss does. How does this plant manage to carpet hard surfaces like rocks and sidewalks? See more »

With so many different kinds of fruit are available, it's hard to decide which to grow. We'll help your spring planting by giving you the gardening methods you need. Learn how to grow fruits. See more »

Planting a tree is not great way for the environment, it's also great for your property value. We'll show you how to pick out the right tree, plant it, and maintain it. Learn how. See more »

Climbing plants are ideal for landscaping because you can effectively plan for and limit their size. Their eventual heights and widths are determined by the structures on which they are grown. Find out about vines. See more »

Ground covers and vines play unique roles in the garden. They can beautify, conceal and support -- sometimes all at once. Check out this article for tips on incorporating these wonderful plants into your garden. See more »

Flowering trees are excellent additions to smaller gardens. They bring beauty and shade to the landscape without taking up too much space. Learn about planting flowering trees in your garden. See more »

Growing fruit is a surefire way to add touches of color and charm to your garden. Check out this article for advice on planning a fruit garden, growing berries, and growing fruit trees. See more »

Shade trees bring comfort to your yard on a hot, summer day, while evergreens give you year-round color and beauty. Get tips for planting and growing shade trees and evergreens. See more »