Oversized trees are not suitable for backyards or front yards. They hide windows, block driveways, crack sidewalks, ruin lawns, and can even fall on your home during a storm. There are plenty of ...

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 ...

As the weather starts warming up, there are few things as exciting as stepping outside to enjoy the fragrance of spring blooms. In addition to its intoxicating aroma, cherry laurel (Prunus ...

Every neighborhood needs some trees, and every front yard, garden or landscape benefits a tree or two. Trees take in carbon dioxide and provide us with oxygen, cleaning and freshening the air around ...

The dinosaurs and I grew up when home lots were much larger. We thought nothing of planting live oaks and letting them spread as far as they wanted. Their 75-foot wingspans were no problem at all. But ...