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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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
By Janey Goulding
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If Your Tree Falls Into a Neighbor’s Yard, Who Pays for the Damage? What Homeowners Need to Know Before Storm SeasonFall and winter storms can bring big trouble if you have a tree fall into your neighbor's yard. Here's what to do if the worst happens.
By Teo Spengler
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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.
By Liz Baessler
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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
By Teo Spengler
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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.
By Teo Spengler
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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?
By Kayleigh Dray
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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.
By Kayleigh Dray
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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.
By Teo Spengler
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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
By Teo Spengler
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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
By Teo Spengler
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This Small Flowering Tree Is Quietly Replacing Magnolias – And Its Blooms Are HugeA designer-favorite with hand-sized blooms? No wonder people are in love with this pretty flowering tree...
By Kayleigh Dray
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6 Tough Trees That Can Handle Whatever the Weather Throws at ThemYou don't have to sacrifice good looks to get a tree that will survive all the wild weather we get. All these beauties are as tough as they come…
By Teo Spengler
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How to Propagate a Magnolia Tree – All about Air Layering and Rooting CuttingsWant another magnolia tree? How about ten? Propagating magnolias is simple as long as you know what you're doing.
By Teo Spengler
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What to Do with Your Magnolia Tree in May – 6 Easy Ways to Get Even More Flowers Next YearReady for a healthier, flower-heavy tree? Master these essential spring tasks that protect shallow roots and keep your magnolia vibrant all season long.
By Tyler Schuster
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What to Do If You Have an Invasive Bradford Pear Tree Growing in Your YardIf you find a Bradford pear tree growing in your yard, it's important to act fast to prevent this highly invasive plant from spreading. Here's what to do.
By Laura Walters
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My Neighbors Love My Flowering Tree So Much They've All Planted One, TooIt marks the seasons better than anything else I’ve planted...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Arborvitae Fertilizer Will Give Your Shrubs the Best Chance at Lush New Growth Year After YearBeloved for their fast growth, arborvitae often require fertilizer to thrive. Learn how and when to apply the best fertilizer for arborvitae.
By Kathleen Walters

