Trees, Shrubs and Vines
Trees, shrubs and vines are a key element of a beautiful home that you shouldn't underestimate. Learn everything you need to know about trees, shrubs and vines.
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Curious to know how old those big trees are in your yard? We'll tell you how to use geometry to figure out their ages without risking their health.
These showy pink, purple, red and white blossoms dazzle through the spring and summer and are ubiquitous throughout the southern U.S.
By Wendy Bowman
Lots of trees are losing their leaves this time of the year. But evergreens keep theirs year-round. What gives?
By Wendy Bowman
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Its blooms are lovely. But to many, the Bradford pear tree's smell and invasiveness are anything but.
By Jamie Allen
Oh Christmas tree â how did you get your signature shape? These iconic symbols don't naturally grow into a perfect pyramid, but that doesn't stop us from expecting it.
At one time, tourists could drive through this mighty California icon. Then only hikers could traverse it. Now only worms and bugs will be able to pass through.
Learn how to grow a buckeye tree and bring yellow, red and orange blooms to your garden. Learn about how to grow a buckeye tree in this article.
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You can plant a pine tree from a seed or from a sapling. Learn how to plant a pine tree in this article.
You'd like to plant a peach seed in your garden, but you don't know how. Learn how to plant a peach seed in this article.
You planted a nectarine tree, and you now need to learn how to prune it. This article will tell you how to prune nectarine trees.
Besides purchasing particularly resistant trees, you can take basic steps to increase the chance of your tree surviving the next storm that hits it. Learn how to protect your trees from wind and storms from this article.
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Mango is your favorite fruit and you'd love to learn how to plant a mango tree from a seed. Go no further because in this article you will learn how to plant a mango seed.
Japanese maples grow slowly, but they are beautiful and colorful in the fall. They're also easy to care for.
Make sure that your hydrangea blooms again in the spring by learning how to prepare it for winter. Learn about how to prepare hydrangea for winter in this article.
Nothing is as satisfying as growing a plum tree from a pit. This article shows you how to grow a plum tree from a pit.
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You know it's important to prune your pine trees, but you're not sure how to do it. In this article we will teach you how to prune pine trees.
You'd like to plant podocarpus, but don't know how. Learn how to plant podocarpus in this article.
With proper care, you can grow caladiums indoors or outdoors.
Most Americans don't get nearly enough fresh fruit daily. But if you know how to pick ripe fruit, you'll get the best tasting fruit to add to your diet.
By Sarah Gleim
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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.
Most trees out there have the ability to overpower your yard, your neighbor's yard, and maybe even the street. But they don't necessarily have to. There are some small trees that can fit perfectly in any space.
These tree pictures will allow you to stroll through the world of walnuts, maples, redwoods and more.
By Marie Bobel
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?
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Bluebeard, blue mist spirea, is actually a woody shrub. It has blue-purple flowers and adds great color to the garden in late fall. Butterflies find it irresistible. Read about caring for this lovely plant.
The ruby horse chestnut tree is a medium to large tree that reaches 40 to 60 feet of height at maturity. Learn how to grow and use ruby horse chestnut tree in your yard.