Basics

Trees are our friends. Let’s take a look at the many uses of these great plants – and their benefits.

Orchestrating a garden with year-round interest using flowering trees and shrubs isn’t that difficult. The trick is in choosing trees and shrubs that offer different bloom times and work well in your area. Not sure where to start? Here are some basic considerations to help you get growing.

When you grow native trees in the home garden, you’re making a good choice. Natives thrive in the local soils and climate, as well as help wildlife. If you want to nurture native trees in your garden, the trick is to select the right plant for the right place!t

Which is better: an evergreen or deciduous tree? It all depends on you and your landscape. Different tree types offer different benefits – learn what each of these beautiful groups of trees has to offer the landscape.

Trees have a lot to offer the garden, no matter what the season – from summer shade to winter interest. Here are a few things to consider before buying a tree for your yard.