Evergreen trees for gardens With their thick green leaves that last all year-round, evergreen trees are some of the best trees for privacy in a backyard. Not only do they hide unsightly views and ...

A great task to add to your list is planting bare-root trees, such as silver birch and magnolia, before the ground freezes.

In the simplest terms, a nut is an edible seed. We eat many kinds of nuts, from hazelnuts to Brazil nuts, pine nuts to pistachios. Most of the country’s nuts are grown here in California. In 2012, ...

Figuring out which cherry tree to plant in your smaller garden shouldn't be a chore, so we've compiled a list of perfect ...

Trees are a desirable element for most yards in that they create shade, provide privacy, and—obviously—add greenery. But certain trees can also offer up a sweet-smelling fragrance, in addition to ...

If you need a little tree that makes a big impact, here are the best small trees for gardens The presence of a tree in a small garden adds an extra dimension of interest to the ground-level planting ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

As our spaces grow smaller, the need grows for trees that fit the smallest gardens, patios and courtyards. Here is a selection of my top 10 beautiful trees that don’t top 20 feet tall. Plant these now ...