If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...

Now that the weather is getting warmer, there's no doubt we'll be spending more time in our backyards. But the feeling that ...

Privacy fences are fine, but they send a certain message to your neighbors. If you have a small yard, these trees might be a ...

If you want to add some height to your yard, then consider the Norway spruce ( Picea abies ), which can reach upwards of 70 ...

Is it better to grow herbs in the ground outside or will they do better in a greenhouse setting? Either way has its own pros and cons, much depends on your circumstances and needs in growing herbs.

Saucer magnolias are among the first trees to bloom in spring. This one is at the Dallas Arboretum.(Courtesy the Dallas Arboretum) In a city with often-mild fall colors and a downright dreary ...

Evergreens are prized for their year-round greenery and texture, but they can also provide shade for your yard. The evergreen family extends beyond conifers and includes any tree that keeps its ...