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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The 6 Trees That Should Be In Every Yard – According To Experts
We should all look for opportunities to add more trees to our yards, but the choice can be overwhelming. So we asked the experts for the essential varieties that should be at the top of every gardener's shopping list.
By Melanie Griffiths
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8 Best Plants For Under Trees To Transform A Shady Landscape Under The Canopy
These plants for under trees will totally transform your shady landscape! Whether you want lush foliage, beautiful blooms, or easy-care ground cover, there’s a plant for every need.
By Susan Patterson
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Spruce Pruning Essentials: Best Clipping Care for Healthy Spruce Trees
For the most part, spruce pruning is not necessary, but it’s good to know how and when to remove damaged branches or control their size.
By Teo Spengler
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Magnolia Tree Pruning Guide: What You Need To Know
If you are lucky enough to own one, you may wonder how to trim a magnolia tree to maintain its shape. These graceful beauties are somewhat self-sufficient when it comes to developing a shape, so know what you’re doing before pruning a magnolia tree.
By Susan Patterson
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Lemon Cypress: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
The easy-growing Lemon Cypress tree offers a bright splash of color, a lovely fragrance and an interesting accent in any garden or yard.
By Teo Spengler
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Bigleaf Maple Habitat And Growing Conditions
Do you have lots of space to fill? Try growing this king of the maple trees.
By Teo Spengler
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Trees That Grow In Water – Best Trees For Wet Soil
Certain trees growing in water or wet areas of your yard can help improve drainage, but be sure they’re the right ones.
By Teo Spengler
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Tree Planting Mistakes: Experts Reveal 8 Common Reasons New Trees Fail
Planting a tree is a long-term investment in your property, but getting it wrong can cause a lot of heartache. Avoid these common errors to ensure new trees thrive in your garden
By Melanie Griffiths
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Atlas Cedar Care: How To Grow Cedrus Atlantica
Find out why the atlas cedar tree is such a dynamic evergreen to grow, as we reveal the secrets of this illustrious silver-blue beauty.
By Teo Spengler
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Mayhaw Tree Varieties: Learn About Different Kinds Of Mayhaw Fruit Trees
Mayhaw trees are native to the swampy, lowland areas of the southern United States. Small, round mayhaw fruits, similar to small crabapples, are prized for making delicious jams, jellies, syrup and wine. Learn about popular types of mayhaw fruit trees here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Grow Green Hawthorn: Best Care For Crataegus Viridis
Find out how to grow a beautiful green hawthorn like 'Winter King' for ornamental berries in the fall, plus thorns for hedges and screens.
By Teo Spengler
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The Importance Of Oak Trees And Why You Should Plant One
The importance of oak trees cannot be overstated. They provide food, shelter and a major boost to ecosystems.
By Teo Spengler
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Your Complete Guide To Buying, Planting, Growing & Caring for Trees
Thinking about planting a tree in your California backyard or growing a palm in your New York apartment? Check out complete guide to trees.
By Gardening Know How
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How To Choose A Tree For Your Yard Or Garden
Choosing the right tree for your garden should involve a few important, thoughtful considerations before you decide.
By Teo Spengler
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Weeping Willow Pruning: Should I Cut Back A Weeping Willow Tree
No tree is more graceful than the beautiful weeping willow with its long tresses swaying gracefully in a breeze. But that cascading foliage and the branches that support it need to be cut back from time to time. Learn about pruning the tree in this article.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Harvest And Use Staghorn Sumac
Staghorn sumac is edible as a spice, and its berries are delicious as a beverage. Look for it when you go foraging.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Crepe Myrtle Pruning Time: When To Prune Crepe Myrtle
After deciding to prune the crepe myrtle trees in their yard, the next question is normally "When to prune crepe myrtle trees?" The information in this article can help with that.
By Heather Rhoades