Colorful flowerbeds add so much beauty to our yards, but they can be a lot of work. A lower maintenance way to provide landscape color is through the use of trees and shrubs that produce attractive ...

Learn how to use small trees for landscaping to create the ideal backyard in every season — even if you don't have much space ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

We have reached the point in summer when many of the plants in our landscape are at their best. Lots of green growth, bright flowers, and every type of insect and bird can be seen outside in your ...

The Brazos County Master Gardener Association closed out its Gardening 101 classes Tuesday with presentations offering tips for trees and landscape care. Charla Anthony, Brazos County horticulture ...

JUNEAU - The Dodge County Land Conservation Department continues to sell small packets of trees and shrubs for spring planting. Trees and shrubs offered for sale include red oak, burr oak, sugar maple ...

Lawn bordered by small trees, shrubs, and rocks - Liunian/Getty Images Not every garden has room for soaring magnolias (Magnolia spp.) or expansive maples (Acer spp.), but that doesn't mean you have ...

Three of the plants in this week's mystery challenge can be invasive if given a chance. With any plants, it always comes down to the right plant for the right location. Climate, soil type, moisture ...

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