Likewise in winter, trees come into their own as they offer wind protection when you step out of your house to get some air during the cool season. The best trees for privacy and screening will ...

If you've been researching the best trees to plant close to a house and which ones to avoid, you're not alone; a little slice of nature right outside your window, adding shade in summer (and ...

Consider unique characteristics when choosing the best trees for your yard. For example, crape myrtles can liven up a yard with bright blooms that last up to four months. Sweet gum trees have ...

Today’s post marks the final installment of this year’s best-new-plants series. A banana tree for Pennsylvania yards? Don’t expect clusters of yellow fruits, but we can now grow a reliably ...