Looking for relief from the sun? These seven fast-growing shade trees are perfect for creating a cooler, more comfortable backyard in a short time.

Often described as “low maintenance” or “hardy,” these plants are simply ones that are near-impossible to kill. They are ...

Discover beautiful small trees perfect for tight spaces, offering shade, privacy, and year-round visual interest.

Are you looking to add a small flowering tree to your yard? This one not only looks gorgeous with its winter blooms but also ...

The exacerbated resident fears the tree could end up costing him six figures. But his local council is unswayed.

Create a stunning sustainable front yard using rocks and mulch for low-maintenance, eco-friendly curb appeal that lasts all ...

A proud Redditor posted before-and-after pictures of their rocky front yard that they transformed into a whimsical clover and native-plant space. The Reddit post, shared in the r/NoLawns subreddit, ...

For a large property, you may need bigger trees and shrubs and multiple flats of flowers to make a statement. However, a small yard would work better with compact shrubs and fewer amounts of a ...

Why Smaller Trees Often Don’t Deliver Right Away It’s all about time, and trees need a lot of it. Depending on the species, smaller trees might take 5 to 15 years to create the presence and coverage ...

Foundation plantings add color, texture, and beauty to your landscape while also providing camouflage for your home’s less-than-pretty concrete or block foundation. But oftentimes, foundation ...

Plant small trees. Dwarf or semidwarf trees can be a beautiful addition to a small front yard, providing a focal point and increasing the sense of depth. In the yard seen here, one tree was planted on ...