While some people might be getting the itch to transform their backyard into an outdoor oasis, the process might be more complicated than it seems.

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When the kids were growing up, we had a giant weeping willow tree in the backyard. It was a magnificent specimen with long, ...

As Central Texas faces it first 100-degree heat of 2025, we revisit this 2022 story on how to plant a drought tolerant, frost ...

Yard work can be a long and exhausting chore, but luckily we live in an age with so many tools available. Here are the best ...

Chinese and Japanese wisteria are both invasive, but if you want a similar look, you can plant American wisteria as a safer, ...

Trees are more than just beautiful additions to our surroundings—they are vital to the health of our environment and the well-being of our communities. They provide shade, improve air quality, enhance ...

Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center for Home Gardening at [email protected] or the Horticulture Answer ...

Line your small garden with an adorable little stepover apple tree that can fence in and protect your precious plants without ...

Thirty years ago, I got some small white oak seedlings, then planted them in my yard. Now I have five great big oak trees. And thank goodness, as oak trees serve as the larval food source for almost a ...

The family's yard is as serene and exclusive, thanks to clever tree planting – a master gardener explains how you can follow their example ...

Learn More › Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global ...