Trees & Shrubs

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Red Maple Tree: Tips on Growing a Sapling

A red maple tree sapling is under two years old.

7 Trees with Non-invasive Roots

They'll fit well into crowded garden growth.

7 Dos and 6 Don'ts of DIY Tree Care

Give your trees the best chance to reach great heights.

What's the Most Useful Tree to Grow in My Yard?

Find the perfect plant before heading to the nursery.

9 Fast-Growing Trees for Privacy

Grow some seclusion the natural way.

11 Trees That Require Little Water

They'll thrive even in arid areas.

Planting A Witch Hazel Tree

These gorgeous trees have traditional medicinal uses.

Reviving a Dying Yucca Plant

Yucca plants are easy to keep, but without the right care, they can still have problems. Learn how best to help your dying yucca.

Colorado Blue Spruce Trees Explained

The Colorado blue spruce is incredibly common.

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Arborvitae

Read this article for advice on mistakes to avoid.

9 Fragrant Trees

They'll fill your property with luscious, soothing scents.

How to Prune in a Way That's Good for the Tree

Your large plants will be both healthier and more beautiful.

Relocate and Transplant an Oak Tree

Learn what you need to do to give your oak a new life in a new spot.

Proper Tree Removal Techniques

Safety is priority number one.

How to Make Maple Syrup

Harvest it from your trees or whip up a substitute!

8 Multipurpose Trees

These plants do more than just look beautiful.

How to Combat Blight on Trees

Disease will spread quickly if it’s not treated right away.

Tree Planting - How to Plant Your Trees

A properly planted tree will grow faster and live longer than one that is incorrectly planted.

Pruning Trees - Approaches to Pruning

3 types of pruning and how and why to do them.

Pruning Trees - Proper Tools to Use

Where and when to use the right tool for the right job.

Pruning Trees - When to Prune

When do three common trees need pruning?