Sweetgum is also a fast-growing shade tree with brilliant fall colors. It has a star-shaped leaf. One drawback of sweetgum is the spiny seed capsule. This fallen fruit can make walking in the yard ...

Smaller gardens and yards need smaller trees. These evergreen trees, both conifers and broadleaf, won't grow too tall. Learn more about medium-sized evergreen trees.

When it comes to choosing the right fast-growing tree for year-round privacy, the iconic Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Christmas tree may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Its fresh ...

Two women planting potted tree saplings in a backyard. - Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Fall gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with the best ways to plant trees in your yard. While you ...

An experienced orchardist shares which fruit trees grow quickly and produce reliable harvests for home gardeners. These ...

Choosing fast-growing trees gives you privacy, shade, and beauty in just a few years instead of decades. Expert-recommended fast-growing trees reach maturity in as little as five years—much faster ...

Today, many Americans wholeheartedly embrace instant gratification. Technology — from the quick hits of dopamine our smartphones feed us to unlimited internet access — is making us less patient. This ...

Learn when to plant Fraser fir seedlings for privacy, beauty, and wildlife value year-round. Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) is one of the most popular Christmas trees due to its attractive color and shape ...

Trees play a central role in life on Earth. They store CO₂, provide habitats for animals, fungi, and insects, stabilize soils ...