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What To Do With a Lemon Tree in October – 6 Jobs to Keep Fruit Ripening BeautifullyReap the reward of tending your lemon tree all summer with these simple tasks to keep the plant happy, healthy, and focused on finishing off its fruit to juicy perfection.
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Garden Mythbusters: Do Pine Needles Make Your Soil Dangerously Acidic? Here’s How to Use Them with ConfidencePine needles are widely misunderstood due to rumors they can wreck soil pH, but how dangerous are they, really? We uncover the comforting reality behind the myth
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These 5 Trees Grow Beautifully in Containers, and September Is the Perfect Time to Plant ThemDon't have yard space for full-sized trees? No problem! Now is the perfect time to plant trees in containers.
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I Used to Get Rid of Fallen Acorns and Pinecones – Until I Found Out How Useful They AreYour fall lawn debris is actually a valuable resource. Here are 6 clever ways to use fallen pinecones and acorns in your garden.
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The 2026 Fall Foliage Forecast is Out – When Will Your Garden Trees Reach Peak Color?Listen up, leaf lovers! Here's how to find out when fall color will reach its peak in your area, and use this insight to help support your trees.
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What Japanese Maple Trees Need in August If You Want Brilliant Fall ColorYour Japanese Maple's fall display starts long before the leaves begin to change – and these three August tasks can make all the difference.
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4 Small Trees That Make Even Modest Yards Look Expensive – Try These Varieties for a Big Curb Appeal Boost on a Tiny BudgetHave a little yard, but need a big boost of curb appeal? These small trees add a high-end look to even a modest landscape.
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These 6 Fruit Trees Thrive on Neglect – For a Lush, Stress-Free Bounty You Can Enjoy Even in a Small YardTired of fussy fruit trees throwing tantrums, or just craving easy homegrown harvests? These practically unkillable trees give you delicious crops in big pots and small spaces – without the sulking
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What Sam Neill Said about His Garden before His Death Should Have Us All Thinking (and Planting) Differently.In the inaugural Quote of the Week, we reflect the late Jurassic Park actor's moving words about planting trees, growing old, and leaving a garden legacy.
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These 6 Fast-Growing Shade Trees Offer Cooling Canopies in Summer and Add Multi-Season Interest to Your YardCraving relief from summer heat? These fast-growing shade trees deliver cooling shelter, rapid canopy growth, minimal maintenance, and stunning multi-season color
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Do These 5 Things in July to Keep Your Trees Healthy and ThrivingHeat alone rarely kills established trees, but drought and bad habits will. Here are the things you need to do before July ends to keep your trees alive this summer.
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I Didn't Want To Pay to Remove My Old Tree Stump – So I Hid It in an Unconventional WayRemoving an old tree stump can be a huge drain on your gardening budget, so why not try something different instead?
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Gardeners Are Obsessed With This Striking Evergreen Perennial – And It’s Easy to See WhyOlder than the dinosaurs, this prehistoric beauty is making a major comeback as one of the most sought-after statement plants of the year.
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Is Your Neighbor's Tree Blocking the Sunlight in Your Yard? Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Do About It, According to a LawyerIf your yard and garden are totally shaded by your neighbor's tree, there are steps you can take to remedy the situation. A former lawyer weighs in.
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What Your Japanese Maple Needs in July for Blazing Color That Lasts All Season – 5 Easy Tasks to Do NowKeep your Japanese maple looking bright and beautiful through the hottest part of summer by doing these simple tasks now.
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What to Do With Your Cherry Trees in July – 5 Easy Ways to Enjoy Sweeter Fruits and Bumper HarvestsSummer is the pinnacle of sweet fruit goodness for cherry growers, so don’t miss out on tasty harvests. Here are the key things to check so you can feast on fabulous cherry flavors
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These 7 Gorgeous Small Shade Trees Create a Cooling Canopy, Vibrant Summer Color and Multi-Season BeautyYes, you can grow small shade trees that flourish in tricky spots and create dynamic interest, as well as the potential for cooling shelter and diminutive charms that extend through summer and beyond
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