These small conifer trees for birds provide food and refuge in all seasons. These varieties are perfect for small landscapes.

No one likes dealing with sewer and water line problems. They're messy, smelly, and often quite expensive to fix. Tree roots are one of the biggest offenders when it comes to water and sewer line ...

There are so many that I could recommend that I hope you’ll view this as just a starting point as you select native trees to ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as “dwarf trees” in garden parlance and don’t grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

Figuring out which cherry tree to plant in your smaller garden shouldn't be a chore, so we've compiled a list of perfect ...

If you’d love to grow fruit trees but think you don’t have the space, think again. You don’t need an orchard or even a large backyard to enjoy garden-picked fruit. Instead, use a method perfected by ...

Growing a peach tree from a pit lets you enjoy the fun of raising a tree, even though it won’t match the parent fruit. Starting with a clean, dried pit and giving the seed a cold rest helps it sprout ...

You can grow cherries indoors with an eye toward fruit, beauty, or both. You should look for dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties first and foremost, but since your fruit harvest will likely be minimal, you ...

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