When it comes to landscaping around trees, less is often more. One key to landscaping around trees is to not pack too many plants into one small area. New Backyard Smart video offers landscaping tips ...

Small trees for landscaping can transform even the most modest landscape. “Your yard is only going to be so interesting if you’re only planting shrubs and perennials,” says Sam Niemann, founder of the ...

In Louisiana, we celebrate Arbor Day each year on the third Friday in January. This date is set aside as a time to celebrate trees by planting them. I think it is also appropriate to appreciate the ...

Purdue Landscape Report: April showers bring May Flowers. Many of us were taught this little rhyme to describe the weather of Spring. April has arrived along with the beginning of the Spring storm ...

The dinosaurs and I grew up when home lots were much larger. We thought nothing of planting live oaks and letting them spread as far as they wanted. Their 75-foot wingspans were no problem at all. But ...

Every neighborhood needs some trees, and every front yard, garden or landscape benefits a tree or two. Trees take in carbon dioxide and provide us with oxygen, cleaning and freshening the air around ...

A patio with a range of trees in containers - Piranka/Getty Images Growing your own produce is an exciting and incredibly rewarding experience. However, many of us aren't lucky enough to have big ...