Growing Trees, Shrubs & Grasses

Save money and get more plants for free! Follow these plant propagation steps and learn how to make plant cuttings.

Learn about the most common types of Christmas trees in America, and get tips on where to plant them and...

Planting a tree may be easier than you think. Just follow these digging, watering and planting tips to ensure your...

American beautyberry bush is a versatile, easy-to-grow native shrub that birds love. Plant it in zones 6 to 10 and...

Here are five of our favorite drought-tolerant shrubs you should consider adding to your yard, to conserve water and add...

Learn when butterfly bushes bloom and how to prune and take care of a butterfly bush, plus why some varieties...

Planting a tree is a wonderful investment for your property. Follow this checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything...

Trees contribute mightily to a landscape's value, so it's important to keep them healthy. Here's how to deal with 10...

Turn up the heat in your cool-weather backyard with fiery fall foliage.

Beloved in the Southern states, crape myrtle trees flower profusely in summer. Learn how to properly care for and prune...

Go mad for moss! One easy-growing plant, three ways to cultivate it.

A touch of Japan adds minimalist style to your own backyard.

Learn more about everyone's favorite spring showstoppers!

Blooming trees and shrubs like native viburnum and dogwood are one of the great pleasures of spring.

Enjoy blooming branches against a blue spring sky with forsythia bushes and redbud trees.

Try planting one of these quick growing trees in your yard for beauty, shade and wildlife benefits.

It may be winter, but not all gardens are covered in snow. Enjoy these colorful Southwestern winter gardens.

If you think drought tolerant means boring, try drought-tolerant flowering shrubs you'll want in the garden even when rainfall is...

Grow lemongrass for culinary purposes, as an ornamental grass, or just for the fresh scent!

Take the guesswork out of your garden and put these tough plants to the test in your backyard.

It’s time to celebrate! The garden world is abuzz over this year’s arrivals, and we're sharing our list of top...

With beautiful flowering trees, you get the height and size of a tree, plus the beauty of flowers. Check out...

Florida’s fall colors are a little different than those up north. While others are watching the last colorful leaves of

Low-light ground covers add beauty in shade gardens.

Not only do dogwoods trees have good looks, they also attract wildlife. Add a beautiful tree to your yard for...

Attract more birds with these small trees and shrubs that provide food and shelter in all seasons. These varieties are...

Living in the Desert Southwest, I am always grateful when September comes around and the summer heat begins to abate.

There is nothing that says spring is here as formerly leafless fruit trees covered in blossoms. What makes it even

Have you ever had a favorite damaged by a storm or severe cold temperatures?  Was the damage so bad that