Your dream evergreen tree may be a soaring redwood, but the reality of most suburban homesites is you need a tree that won't grow too tall. Finding an evergreen tree to add year-round interest to the ...

Do you need a tree for a narrow space? Have you moved lately into a home with a smaller garden and want to plant a tree? Today, there are many trees that will grow quite tall yet stay rather narrow in ...

Q: I'd like a tree that will give me height without much width for my townhouse patio. I'm leaning toward Italian cypress but wonder if I should consider other Houston-friendly plants. B.B., Houston A ...

Don’t give up on that seemingly uninhabitable part of the yard that’s shaded by towering evergreens. With some creative planning, this tree-filled area can transform from a dark, neglected spot to an ...

With today’s costly real estate market and the use of limited space, urban gardening has become a core consideration. Whether you want to transform a tight corner, city courtyard, or compact backyard ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Hedges provide privacy and beauty in landscape design. Many trees are well ...