Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with ...

These dormant trees grow strong roots.

Cooler weather and more rain make autumn a good time to plant fruit trees. While spring is generally considered the ideal planting time for fruit trees, if you didn't get around to it then, you'll get ...

Improve the biodiversity of your yard, provide shade, and help protect against erosion—all in a smaller space than you think you need. Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster ...

Trees are an important part of your home's landscaping. When planted properly, trees can provide numerous benefits beyond just looking beautiful. They can be wind breaks that help keep your house ...

Planting forests with diverse species can help ensure their success, according to a new study published May 18 from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) and The Nature Conservancy. The ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...