When looking for plants to grow as living privacy screens, you might have quick-growth options fairly high on your list of must-haves. But when it comes to shrubs, trees, and ornamental grasses ...

These ancient trees can grow to impressive heights of 50-80 feet with a spread of 30-40 feet, making them far too large for ...

Silver maple trees have incredibly shallow, fast-growing roots. They might be prized for their vibrant colour in autumn, but their root systems are one of the most invasive of all. As the roots ...

Trees ill suited to small properties include the weeping fig, rusty leaf fig (Ficus species), and sycamore. These have destructive roots and also grow over 60 feet tall.

Crabapple (Malus sp.) trees usually mature at a height of about 20 feet and have a non-invasive root system, meaning it’s not likely to damage your foundation.

Q: I would like to replace a huge mulberry tree in my front yard; roots are very invasive, but the shade is wonderful. We have a west-facing home. I would like to replace it with a small bay ...

Oriental bittersweet is a vine that spreads easily, grows quickly, and if left unchecked, smothers shrubs and trees. However, it is just one of many non-native invasive plants making more work for ...

Planting non-invasive trees in yard. I live in a terraced house with a narrow strip of soil in the backyard. The soil area measures around 6m by 1m to 1.5m.

English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, is believed to have been brought to the New World by European colonists in the 1700s. They likely appreciated… ...

Along with a broad selection of perennials, herbs, daylilies, native and many other favorite trees and shrubs, a number of these sustainable, non-invasive exotic trees will be available at ...

Invasive tree roots are a common problem for many homeowners. If left unattended, aggressive roots will cause disruption to pavements, buildings and patio slabs. From fast-growing Japanese ...

Invasive tree roots are a common problem for many homeowners. If left unattended, aggressive roots will cause disruption to pavements, buildings and patio slabs. From fast-growing Japanese knotweed to ...