When it comes to choosing a tree for a landscape, homeowners consider many things. Some plant trees for their aesthetic appeal, while others do so for their fruit. However, there are also many people ...

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Withing days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...

I planted the first tree in our front yard last week, a Royal Red Norway Maple. It was a gift from our Olson neighbors. The accompanying information sheet says it will reach a height of 30-40 feet in ...

Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global deforestation a real environmental concern, every tree planted—even just one or two in the ...

Backyards transform fast when the right plants step in and start blocking harsh sunlight. Instead of relying only on umbrellas or bulky patio covers, certain trees, shrubs, and vines build living ...

Many people travel to New England in October to see the wonderful fall color in the deciduous forests. A large proportion of the color is provided by maples, including the sugar maple, red maple and ...

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Within days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...

Yes, you can grow small shade trees that create dynamic interest, as well as cooling shelter and charms that extend through ...

There’s a particular kind of afternoon light in Bay Area gardens that people don’t talk about enough. It filters through ...

Lots of reasons spur the planting of new trees, including shade, beauty, bird and pollinator benefits, and trees’ ability to produce oxygen while storing carbon to counteract harmful climate change.

5 Florida trees native to the Treasure Coast and good shade trees Florida trees native to Treasure Coast: Sabal palm, gumbo limbo, red maple, sweet bay and bald cypress top list of good shade trees.