Small trees for landscaping can transform even the most modest landscape. “Your yard is only going to be so interesting if you’re only planting shrubs and perennials,” says Sam Niemann, founder of the ...

That row of Lombardy poplars my dad planted was a great idea … until it wasn’t. He would have chosen a different species if he knew about the canker disease that would eventually kill them. One ...

August 2026  While landscaping can be done any time during the year, August is not one of the best times to do it. During this month summer temperatures are still with us and typically rain for our ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Stakes temporarily enhance stability and structural integrity of young trees, but, after roots disperse and trunks mature, should not remain.

When you plant trees and shrubs, you want to protect that investment. Read this list of the most expensive landscaping mistakes you can make—and our best tips on how to avoid them.