Small trees for landscaping can transform even the most modest landscape. “Your yard is only going to be so interesting if you’re only planting shrubs and perennials,” says Sam Niemann, founder of the ...

I’m spending time on my mountain in France, waiting for the canicule the radio is predicting, with temperatures rising to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7°C). Here in Basque Country, the weather can top ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as "dwarf trees" in garden parlance and don't grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

We can employ many tricks to grow more fruit in less space. One key strategy that is very useful to understand is growing fruits as cordons in small spaces. Though each cordon fruit tree and fruiting ...

Forests are shaped by light competition. The trees that grow the tallest have access to the most sunlight, blocking the rays and rendering the shaded space around them inhospitable to shorter trees ...

Many people make the mistake of planting a tree too close. Follow these guidelines when deciding how far you should plant the tree from your house.