Learn how to use small trees for landscaping to create the ideal backyard in every season — even if you don't have much space ...

Sure, flowers, shrubs, and perennials make for pretty flower beds, but don't forget about trees to go alongside them in your landscaping! Have a small backyard or small lot? No problem. Plenty of ...

Chokecherry trees (Prunus virginiana) are small, hardy, and native to North America. An extremely cold-hardy, ...

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Fall is an excellent time to plan for a spring tree planting. I get calls from two different groups of people wishing to plant trees. One group is the conservationists, who wish to plant trees for ...

I am often asked to recommend small trees for home landscapes. There are many options available that work well in eastern North Carolina beyond the standards like eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), ...

Overgrown or weakened branches can pose serious risks. They may fall onto roofs, cars, or even power lines during storms.