When you're roaming through the never-ending rows of gorgeous specimens in your local nursery, it's so easy to get caught up in their beauty and make an instant purchase. But this can prove costly in ...

Before planting a new tree, one thing you should consider as a homeowner is determining how tall and wide it will grow. Oversized trees are not suitable for backyards or front yards. They hide windows ...

Many homeowners harbor secret dreams of planting an orchard and becoming more self-sufficient. The cost of fresh fruit can be high in the off-season, in addition to the price of driving to buy it.

Does your landscape need a shade tree, or do you like some of the decorative small trees? Now is a good time to plant them. The list of recommended shade trees includes live oak, Texas red oak, cedar ...

We spend a lot of time puzzling over our shade tree selections. Too often we settle on a green giant that ends up towering over our entire landscape, casting shade wherever it grows. In many cases ...

Avoid these six invasive trees that harm native ecosystems and create long-term problems in Southern yards. Learn what not to ...