When planting a new tree in your backyard or front yard, consider how tall or wide it will grow.

Struggling to grow plants under trees? Discover the best shade-tolerant flowers, perennials, and ground covers that thrive in dry soil and low-light conditions.

“Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.” – Hosea Ballou. “I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” – Kellie Elmore. “Deep summer is when ...

If you’re looking for a hedge that offers year-round privacy and a modern look, you’ll quickly come across the photinia.

Fences make good neighbors and so do hedges ... as long as they are done well. Hedges are the workhorses of the suburban garden. They define space. As superstars of the backdrop, they set the mood and ...

A good choice for hedging, the small leaf clusia ( Clusia guttifera) has a fast growth rate (growing a couple of feet per year) and dense, attractive foliage, according to MacFarlane. "It needs full ...

February brings the first signs of spring: Buds form on branches, and some flowers are already blooming. At the same time, this month is an important transitional period for gardeners. It’s still ...