Growing evergreen trees on your property provides beauty to your landscape, shade in the hotter months, and habitat and sometimes food sources for birds and pollinators throughout the seasons.

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 ...

Deciduous trees such as oak, popular, and maple add color, texture and height to our landscapes as well as adding color in the fall. Evergreens typically go un-noticed during fall, serving as the back ...

When it comes to attracting birds, there is a guaranteed recipe for success. Birds are attracted to a backyard that provides ...

The cool season from November through February is an excellent time to plant hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers in our area. That makes the next few weeks a great time for planning landscaping ...

In Louisiana, we celebrate Arbor Day each year on the third Friday in January. This date is set aside as a time to celebrate trees by planting them. I think it is also appropriate to appreciate the ...

To reduce wind resistance, Zampini suggests thinning the crown and pruning any dead or decaying branches, as this helps ...

Many have asked if trees and shrubs should be planted in the fall. Newly planted shrubs and trees fare well at this time of year as it allows for greater root expansion and development in cooler ...