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13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

Twenty Trees You Should Not Plant

It’s that time of year when the weather gets warmer, days get longer, and everything is ready to grow again. Americans will spend billions of dollars planting flowers, shrubs and trees, like …

10 Trees That Spell Trouble for Your Yard

Mature trees add a lot of value to your property, boosting both your home's price and your quality of life... but only if they are the right trees. When you make an investment in a tree, don’t inadvertently plant something that will become a maintenance headache or the eventual cause of a dispute with your neighbors. To play it safe, keep these 10 trees out of your landscaping plan.

Seeding a revolution: Can tree planting really save the planet?

There’s a buzz about tree planting these days, but it’s not all created equal. Getting it right is crucial to ensure trees survive and thrive. In this panel discussion, three experts from leading tree-planting organizations discuss the challenges of reforestation, from remote forests, to dry deserts, to greening cities; the importance of collaboration with local communities; and how to tell the difference between a valid tree-planting program and greenwashing.

to Divide Perennial Plants

Sooner or later your perennial plants will need to be divided. You'll notice them dieing out in the center or floppy over. When that happens, follow the steps here.

Fantastic Fall Container Garden Ideas

Add beauty to your fall garden or landscape with these gorgeous container gardening ideas.

16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

If Your Christmas Tree Is Here, You Might Wanna Move It

When a pear tree is not a pear tree

I have several apple trees in my front yard. Technically speaking, they’re not apple trees at all; they are pear trees. They produce pears, not apples – but trust me, they are apple trees. I planted them. I watered them. I grew them. I know exactly what they are; they are apple trees. Sometime around …

How to Grow a Book Into a Tree

Let the little ones save the planet! After reading a book from the Tree Book Tree program, a child can plant it and grow their own book into a tree.

How to go about chopping down your own Christmas tree

Cutting down your own tree isn't as simple as just going out to the woods, finding a tree and cutting it down.

How to Plant a Christmas Tree

Decorating your Christmas tree is an integral part of Christmas celebrations. During the festive day, the tree becomes the focal point for the whole family. However, if you have bought a living potted plat for this Christmas, you can plant it in your garden after the celebration is over.It will be a nice evergreen addition to your garden and …

Tips to Help You Plant the Right Trees in Your Yard

If you want to work trees into your home's landscaping, then here are some of the things to consider when selecting trees for your yard.

Oh, Christmas tree … now what do I do with thee?

Dried-out Christmas trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home, said Karen Stafford, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Prevention Program coordinator based in Lufkin. “Firs, spruce, pine, cedar and other Christmas tree types all contain a resin that is flammable, especially once the tree [...]

Which Champion Tree Are You?

A champion tree is the largest tree of its species.

When Do Tree Roots Grow the Most?

Do trees grow in winter? When do tree roots grow the fastest? Find everything you want to know about tree root growth - including how to help trees grow faster!