Native fruit trees such as persimmon, wild plum, pawpaw and chokecherries can look good and produce nourishment for humans ...

If you're searching for a tree that can act as a privacy screen, there's one pick that might seem like a good option, but ...

A living wall of shrubs is much nicer! Many shrubs are fast growers, too, so you won’t have to wait a decade or more for ...

If you want your outdoor areas to be a relaxing, private space but your neighbors are all higher up and can easily see into your yard, here are some ideas.

Trees are an important part of every community. They provide us with two of life’s essentials, food and oxygen.

One Redditor shared their experience of cutting down some pine trees on their property after neighbors complained about ...

Stewarding the trees and forests around us is not just for scientists, adventurers or cultural experts. Volunteers are needed ...

You can’t air condition the outdoors—but you can lower the temperature with some thoughtful landscaping decisions. If you ...

When it comes to landscaping, simplicity equals good design and low maintenance. Low maintenance landscapes are designed so ...

We recently returned from a trip to Virginia to visit family and spent time being “Leaf Peepers.” There’s something magical ...

You can plant fast-growing wax myrtle trees in your yard for a low-maintenance privacy screen even if all they'll ever receive is dry shade. However, make sure it's sited beyond your home's defensible ...