When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. With the right tree landscaping knowledge, you can effectively shield your backyard from prying ...

Do you want to boost your home's curb appeal? Beyond updating your house's façade, refreshing your landscape is your next best bet. Everything from trimmed hedges to a freshly mowed lawn can enhance ...

Chilopsis linearis, the desert willow or desert catalpa, is prized in dry gardens for its showy, fragrant blossoms which cover the tree in summer. When many native bloomers are past their spring glory ...

With flowering trees, you get the height and size of a tree, plus pretty blooms. Check out the best types of flowering trees.

A tree stump can be an eyesore -- and an annoyance when your mowing the lawn. Rather than stepping around that old stump, try ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

The Oxford English Dictionary defines the word chaste as without unnecessary ornamentation; simple or restrained. Chaste tree, also known as vitex, is simple in ease of care but is far from being ...

Purdue Landscape Report: I think white pines are beautiful trees, especially at maturity, and they have the added advantage that they are one of the few conifers that don’t try to kill you with their ...

Our commonwealth has nearly 8 billion trees, covering over 58% of the state’s land, which translates to roughly 613 trees for every resident. We live in a very green state, and even in the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On Jan. 7, Ohio joined the ranks of several other states in completely banning the sale and planting of the Callery pear tree. This tree is most easily recognizable in early spring, ...

Shorter days mean my morning walk with the dog often starts before dawn, when the light can trick the eye. I saw a bright pink spot up in a tree and thought it was the light playing with me, but the ...

Sometimes an outdoor project is better left to the pros. In those instances, consult our list of reputable local businesses. Allen Outdoor Solutions: Through custom irrigation plans and lawn ...