Evergreen trees create a beautiful natural border in yards and gardens that can be used in lieu of a traditional fence. The only downside to these plants is that they sometimes take years and years to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Laurel tree and topiary in backyard. If your outdoor space is looking a little sparse after the non-stop excitement of summer ...

A pair of pruners and a few minutes of time are all it takes to turn these easy-care trees and shrubs into pretty pyramids and eye-catching orbs. Shaping topiary trees and flowering shrubs is part art ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To help you understand the benefits of evergreen trees and what they need to thrive, we enlisted the expert advice of Blake ...

False cypress (Chamaecyparis spp.) is a genus that includes six species of evergreen trees. You can use them as specimen plants to add vertical interest in the landscape. And since they are evergreen, ...

Fall and winter are the prime planting seasons for hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines. Text by Dan Gill Why is fall such a good time to plant? The most important thing a newly planted plant ...

Get started growing evergreens from seed! Conifers don’t grow easily, but with a little patience you can learn how to grow evergreen trees from seeds in your own backyard. We’ve all heard the old ...

Don't hang up your trowel just yet. Ticking off end-of-year gardening jobs will guarantee a blooming plot next spring (even if it means wrapping up in extra layers when you head outside). A great task ...

Evergreen shrubs are dependable and practical plants. They keep their color throughout the year, and depending on the ones you choose, some can provide background interest while others can act as ...