Bushes and shrubs tie a landscape together. Bushes provide a short hedge or screen, protect wildlife and give areas of your landscape privacy. Shrubs provide beautiful colors in the spring or the fall. Whatever bush or shrub you choose, your woody plants will help clean the air, protect the soil, and beautify your home. If you’re eager to redesign your space check out these 10 fastest-growing shrubs that will transform your landscape with variety and color. 1. Blue Hydrangea Hydrangea…
The why, the where, and the what of successful tree planting Trees offer many benefits to homeowners and the communities in which they live, from shade and beauty to privacy, windbreak, and lower energy…
Spring is just around the corner — and that means the Arbor Day Foundation nursery is full of new trees and shrubs! Check out these 10 great options to add to your landscape this…
Fresh fruit, homemade pies or applesauce, maybe even hand-squeezed cider, there are many reasons to start a backyard orchard! Growing your own apple trees can be tasty and rewarding, but they do come with…
Ah, shade. It’s what we all crave from our trees, but it can often take a long time to achieve it. Looking for faster results? Check out these 12 fast-growing shade trees. 1. Quaking…
5 Tree Pests to Check for This Month Tree pests and disease have been sweeping across the country, overtaking millions of urban trees and destroying what were once dense, tree canopies. The wave of…
One of the most frequent questions people have during the warm summer months is, “How should I be watering my trees?” While every tree is going to have specific considerations (e.g. species, location, soil…
Guest post by the USA National Phenology Network Insects play incredibly important roles in our ecosystems. Various insects pollinate many of the plants upon which we rely for fruits and vegetables, help to decompose…
Originally published by Jon Behm on Budget Dumpster. Read the complete article here. Most people have fond memories of a tree. Maybe you climbed one a lot as a kid, or perhaps your treehouse…
A common thread that runs through the fabric of America is our love for wildlife. Whether it is a squirrel in a city park or a hovering marsh hawk hunting the edges of a…