First, select a species that will match the conditions and limitations of the desired planting site, often referred to as “right plant, right place.” ...

This low-maintenance tree provides beautiful spring blooms and is relatively easy to care for, requiring very little in the way of pruning.

It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

Too much shade? No problem! We found shade ground cover plants that are perfect for every type of garden and landscape.

Think your garden’s too small for a tree? Think again. Arboricultural experts say even the most compact plots can support the right species – and the benefits go far beyond aesthetics. The key is ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

This week we celebrate Louisiana Arbor Day (the third Friday in January), the traditional time we celebrate trees by planting them. And plant them we should — trees provide a wide variety of benefits ...