Trees
Trees are normally a welcome addition to the home landscape, so finding tree growing information is an essential part of their care. Whether you are needing this information for planting trees, the pruning of trees, or getting rid of ornamental trees that have outlasted their welcome, the following pages should help. Keep reading to find the type of tree care information that meets your needs. Our tree growing information continues to grow, so if you don’t find it now, keep checking. New articles are regularly added.
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Artemis II Returns with 5 Native Tree Seeds Aboard – Here’s Why Gardeners Should Care
These native tree seeds have been to the Moon and back, but their biggest impact could be in your own backyard.
By Kayleigh Dray
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10 Dazzling White Flowering Trees to Add Easy Elegance, Classic Harmony and Calming Energy
Ready to elevate your curb appeal? Sophisticated, calming, and effortlessly chic, these 10 trees with white flowers can redefine your yard’s energy with epic snowy canopies
By Teo Spengler
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7 Fast-Growing Privacy Trees That Won’t Get Too Big – and Take Over Your Whole Yard
The ideal privacy tree grows fast, hides your yard from prying eyes, but doesn’t take over the whole landscape. These varieties hit all those marks and more.
By Tyler Schuster
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2 Signs of Winter Tree Damage You Won’t Notice Until Spring – and How to Fix Them
Winter weather can quietly damage trees, with the warning signs only appearing once spring growth begins. Here are two issues to watch for – and how to treat affected trees before problems worsen.
By Teo Spengler
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Did You Know You Have a Birth Month Tree? Here's All 12 and Their Special Meanings
These birth month trees are said to reflect our personalities, carrying meanings and symbolism rooted in ancient folklore and tradition...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Bees are Waking Up Hungry – These Beautiful Spring Flowers Give Them Everything They Need (and Help Your Yard, Too)
When the first pollinators emerge, make sure you give them a treat – it’s key to your yard’s success. These 6 early blooming flowers support local bees in spring and ensure a flourishing year of growing
By Susan Albert
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Plant These 5 Trees as Bare Roots Before Winter's End – and Get Better Results for Less Money
Planting bare root trees and shrubs is a cost-effective way to get gorgeous specimen plants, but you need to act now. Bare roots need to be planted in dormancy.
By Teo Spengler
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These 7 Big, Leafy Indoor Trees Give You the Benefits of Forest Bathing – When It's Too Cold to Get Outside
Reap all the benefits of forest bathing from the warmth and comfort of your own home this winter with these big, leafy indoor trees.
By Tyler Schuster
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Exploding Trees? This Weird Winter Phenomenon May Sound Scary, But This Other Problem Is Actually Worse
In the depths of winter, your trees might make a sound like a canon blast. Learn about this phenomenon and an even more dangerous risk to trees in winter.
By Kathleen Walters
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Crown-Raising Trees Lets More Light Into Your Landscape – Here's How to Do This Simple Pruning Job
Crown-raising trees is an easy way to reclaim lost space under the canopy and invite sunlight back into landscapes that have gone dark. Here’s how to do it.
By Tyler Schuster
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The 1 Native Tree to Add to Your Garden If You Want to See More Cardinals
They’re one of the USA’s most beloved birds – and you can attract plenty more to your backyard if you plant this native tree…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Pruning Dogwood Trees and Shrubs for Years of Vibrant Multi-Season Color
They are some of the most generous and enduring vibrant showy ornamentals you can grow – but pruning dogwood trees and shrubs will ensure the most spectacular displays for years and years
By Teo Spengler
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This One January Spray Stops Thousands of Garden Pests Before They Ever Hatch
Stop fruit tree pests before they wake! Find out the benefits of using this one spray in January to zap pests before they hatch, guaranteeing healthier trees and better fruit
By Teo Spengler
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The Best Ways to Propagate Tulip Trees for Fast Growth and True Color
Should you propagate tulip trees by cuttings or seed? Here's a step-by-step guide for both.
By Teo Spengler
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4 Best Types of Fir Trees to Fill Your Winter Garden With Gorgeous Green Foliage
Discover your new favorite evergreen tree! Here are 4 gorgeous types of fir trees every gardener should know, if they want year-round beauty.
By Teo Spengler
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It’s So Important to Prune These 12 Plants in January – Do It Before Winter’s End to Ensure a Healthy Summer Garden
Discover which plants to prune in the dead of winter to help your garden shape up for a glorious spring and summer.
By Teo Spengler
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4 Small Ornamental Trees You Can Grow Indoors to Turn Your Home Into a Mini Forest
Turn your home into a mini forest this year with these gorgeous ornamental trees you can grow indoors.
By Teo Spengler

