Mid-sized choices are Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), growing 15 to 25 feet with spring flowers, edible berries, and strong fall color; eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), a fast-growing ...

Transplanting a tree causes stress. Learn why experts say pruning is a mistake and how to ensure your tree recovers after ...

If you're planning to add fruit trees to your yard, timing matters. With pear trees (Pyrus communis), spring is the time to act. Planting in early spring gives pear trees the time they need to ...

The keys to success, from planting to pruning. Fig trees have a certain elegance about them, which leads many gardeners to mistakenly believe they’re far too complicated to maintain. The opposite is ...

Trees are among the most valuable plants we can grow, adding beauty, privacy, shade and wildlife interest to our yards. But some species can cause far more problems than they're worth. Having worked ...