Trees are a wonderful addition to any yard. Whether you are using them as ornamental privacy barriers or establishing a fruit orchard, having trees in your yard can add both beauty and function. Yet, ...

Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global deforestation a real environmental concern, every tree planted—even just one or two in the ...

Privacy trees and hedges can add much-needed and beautiful separation from neighbors, busy streets, and less-than-ideal views. The best choices for privacy trees will ...

While fencing in your backyard can create some privacy, it's not always the best choice. Even Robert Frost wasn't so sure that good fences make good neighbors. As he puts it in the poem where that ...

I recently bought two 12-foot shade trees in large containers. Do I need to stake them? How long? My neighbor still has stakes on some trees planted two or three years ago. It sounds like you have not ...

Growing apples in your own backyard sounds fun and satisfying, however, before planting apple trees, consider the growing ...

There may be a lot of snow on the ground, but spring is still on its way, and the gardeners are itching to make plans for this year’s growing season. If you are one of these gardeners, and if you find ...

To reduce wind resistance, Zampini suggests thinning the crown and pruning any dead or decaying branches, as this helps ...

Cold-hardy citrus varieties like satsuma mandarins and Sugar Belle oranges can thrive in North Florida despite occasional freezes. Proper planting and care are essential for citrus success, including ...