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Arborvitae are versatile across garden scales with year-round appeal, although their reliance on regular moisture makes them a challenge in dry conditions. With native conifers and their cultivars, options abound for durable evergreens in a range of sizes, colors, and shapes. Gardening expert Katheirne Rowe explores arborvitae stand-ins for high-performance in low-water sites.
Arborvitaes are native, evergreen trees with upright, narrow, and columnar structures. These conifers need consistent moisture to thrive, and they’re less drought-tolerant than other evergreens. Learn how much and how often to water your arborvitae trees alongside former nurseryman Jerad Bryant.
If you made it all the way through the years it took to grow fruit only to have birds devour your harvest, you’re not alone. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has the low down on ways to protect your fruit trees and shrubs from birds.
If you love camellias and want a summer bloomer, Japanese stewartia might be just what you're looking for. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about this beautiful blooming tree nicknamed the false camellia.
Are you looking for the best trees to plant near your home this year? If so, stay away from these species. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers the trees you should never plant near your house.
Trees are an investment in our future gardens. While there is a cost of bringing them home and planting them, they provide years of returns in ecological and aesthetic value. With the right tree, they needn’t be an investment of resources or intensive year-round maintenance. Garden expert Katherine Rowe highlights easy-care trees to consider for your home landscape, from small specimens to grand canopies.
With so many mulitfaceted trees suitable for small yards, the challenge becomes narrowing down the selection. From evergreen anchors to flowering focal points, specimen trees abound for pots, small beds, and foundation plantings. Garden expert Katherine Rowe highlights top-performing trees to enrich small yards.
Arbor Day is a day for trees! Add shade, ornamental flowers, and lush leaves to the garden with native trees. Whether you live in the North, South, East, or West, there are ample options on this list for your yard. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 17 of his favorite U.S. native trees.
Few spring-blooming trees can live up to the spectacular flowering cherry. They provide three seasons of beauty to the landscape. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about some of the most beautiful varieties.
April showers bring May flowers! Use the rain to your advantage and plant flowering trees and shrubs this month. They’ll soak up the moisture and grow well for the rest of the season. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 11 trees and shrubs perfect for planting in April.
Are you preparing to trim your favorite trees this spring? While some trees love a good spring haircut, others don’t appreciate it. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the trees to prune right now and the ones you shouldn’t touch.
Do you want to grow a warm-climate tree with radiant spring blossoms? ‘Taiwan’ flowering cherry trees will fit the bill. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for these exciting flowering cherry trees.