Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global deforestation a real environmental concern, every tree planted—even just one or two in the ...

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From smart fertilization to choosing the right spot in your yard — and a few other key tricks — growing a happy Barbados ...

If you love getting a fresh Christmas tree for your living room each year, you’ve probably wondered if it’s possible to grow ...

Fast-growing trees can add character and color to your home's landscape relatively quickly, but those varieties often require full sun to add height so quickly. However, there are plenty of ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

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Using plant keys, or what are also commonly called dichotomous keys, is a useful way to identify plants. With the holidays ...