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Trees are magnificent beings. They provide cooling shade, can have majestic limbs that sway in the breeze, attract wi...
Gardeners might have any number of reasons for wanting to grow plants or trees in containers. Not everyone has an exp...
Trees are valuable assets to any landscape, and not just for aesthetic reasons. These towering plants also offer shad...
Highlights It typically costs between $150 and $1,150 to remove a palm tree from a yard. Some of the factors that d...
Highlights Tree transplanting costs typically range from $300 to $10,000, while the national average cost to transpl...
Climbing trees, treetop forts, and swings are childhood staples. But what kind of tree works best for these kinds of ...
Though tall trees are lauded for providing shade and cooling the spaces around them, there’s plenty of good reason to...
Most types of boxwood shrubs are cultivars of either Buxus sempervirens, also known as common or American boxwood, or...
Highlights The typical cost to remove shrubs and bushes ranges from $448 to $1,393, with homeowners around the count...
Sitting under the wide canopy of a tree can cool you off on a hot summer day and even lower home-energy costs. If you...
Having a beautiful garden boosts curb appeal and increases property value, but for those looking to diversify their l...
Bat populations are in decline, which is one reason homeowners should consider adding a bat house to their property. ...
While trees bring shade and beauty to a residential landscape, the ground around tree trunks can become a barren blig...
When I was a nursery manager, I spent each year buying and selling plants, tools, patio furniture, and supplies, and ...
Every holiday season, the debate over cut or artificial Christmas trees resurfaces. Both options have their pros and ...
Many areas of the country had some strange weather this year. Forest fires, unexpected cold snaps, the late arrival o...
Palm trees are notorious for the tropical touch they add to a landscape. Though easy to maintain once established, th...
Slowly draining bathtubs and sinks, gurgling noises coming from the drain, toilets that regularly back up—though thes...
Most apple varieties mature in autumn when the temperatures start to moderate, and the bright greens of spring and su...
If you wish to decorate your landscape with small flowering trees, you’ll likely want to choose at least one or two v...
Who doesn’t love a small-space edible garden? Plucking and eating fresh berries right off the plant makes for a conve...
Trees provide our homes with plenty of perks, from shade in the summer to gorgeous fall color—not to mention major cu...
Tree work can get messy. Whether you’re handling tree removal yourself or paying a tree service to tackle the job, th...
The first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska on April 10, 1872. More than 1 million trees were planted in the state...
Investing in a tree stump grinder may not make sense for homeowners who just have a stump or two they need to remove ...
Rope swings are an old-school source of outdoor pleasure, offering a relaxing or exhilarating ride. Safety, however, ...
For those who celebrate the Christmas holiday, a dazzling tree—one decked out in sparkling ornaments, garlands, and l...
There is nothing else in the world quite like maple trees. We use maple sap to sweeten our pancakes, and maple wood s...
Trees and shrubs can boost curb appeal—but not if they’re overgrown or blocking windows. Keeping a landscape tidy req...
Highlights The typical cost to plant a tree is between $100 and $2,000. The most significant cost factors associate...
Living on a partially wooded 80-acre tract offers plenty of room to grow a variety of desirable trees, but it also pr...
Trees are majestic in the landscape, but not all trees are desirable, such as those that grow beneath power lines or ...
Having a tree in your yard cut down can be a tricky and expensive process, but it’s especially frustrating when, afte...
Many homes rely on firewood as their primary source of heat, but converting wood logs into usable stacks on your fire...
For many, nothing quite says “Christmas” like a real tree. With it comes the tradition of picking one out with loved ...
While there are many advantages to putting up an artificial Christmas trees, purists will say that there’s nothing li...
Few sights are as lovely as the red and gold hues of falling leaves, but having to rake and bag them—often multiple t...
A ride on a swing can range from a calming back-and-forth rhythm to a wild adventure through the air. It can rock bab...
Q: The fruit on several fruit trees in my garden grows poorly and the leaves look bad. I probably need to spray the t...
Tropical islands, remote jungles, desert oases, and Miami have a common visual: palm trees. In tropical and subtropic...
Keeping a garden and landscape in top shape requires care and maintenance, including regular pruning. Whether you nee...
Most people wait until a tree is leaning precariously or a large branch has fallen off before they seek the help of an arborist. But certified arborists aren't ju...
In order to stay healthy and look their best, trees need occasional pruning to remove broken branches and to thin out...
Handheld pruning shears are great for nipping off narrow stems and branches up to ½ inch in diameter, but for pruning...
An evergreen strung with delicate ornaments and lights but sitting in a shaky, shoddy base is an accident waiting to ...
When shopping for a Christmas tree at a local lot or tree farm, you’ll likely encounter different types of Christmas ...
Q: I’d like to plant some new trees to boost our home’s curb appeal. Will they survive if I plant in the fall, or sho...
Whether it's blocking your view, is diseased or damaged, or is taking up space you'd rather use for something else, f...
Often, trees are selected and grown for their foliage, fruit, or flowers—seasonal features that blossom and fade over...
Q: We just bought a house in a brand new development so our yard is pretty bare. We’d like to plant some fast-growing...
Q: A big thunderstorm just came through our area and a tree fell on our house. My wife and I are kind of panicking be...
Whether they’re deciduous or evergreen, shade or ornamental, trees add value and curb appeal to any property. But occ...
Trees add great beauty to your landscape and their shade can help keep cooling costs low. But when a tree outgrows it...
Many new trees do just fine on their own. In fact, the movement they experience from normal wind and weather helps th...
Shrubs play a vital role in the landscape, serving as decorative borders, living fences, and foundation plantings tha...
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You love that tree in your backyard. But one of the roots is protruding above ground, creating a sure toe-stubber, an...
Beautiful trees enhance the look and value of residential properties, so no wonder people spend so much time trying t...
Sometimes a homeowner prunes a tree for aesthetic reasons, trying to keep the landscaping neat and tidy. Other times,...
Planting bushes and shrubs can add depth and diversity to your landscape. You can use them to add splashes of color t...
Shopping at the grocery store, one can usually find only eight or ten varieties of apples. That selection represents ...
Trees not only improve the beauty of our landscapes, but they provide a critical function for our health, too. These ...
Since moving to the 'burbs, I’ve been slowly trying to convert on this fantasy I have of backyard sustainability. I p...
Boxwood hedges might look formal, but they are a workhorse in the garden. The evergreens can define areas and be the ...
Bob talks with landscape architect Rick Lamb about revisions to the plan. Bob points out the redesigned parking area and the plan for magically melting the snow.
Bob visits the Burpee trial gardens in Ambler, PA, to review the current and future catalog of plants and flowers.
Landscaping architects Rick and Nancy Lamb present their ideas to Bob for converting the landscape and creating urban spaces.
Bob meets with landscape architects Rick and Nancy Lamb to assess the back yard. Arborist Charley Cummings trims some Hemlock trees.
Old gutters are replaced and external landscaping continues with the trimming of a tree, installing a front garden, and creating steps from recycled granite.
Bob does a walkthrough of the finished Punta Gorda home. He discusses sustainable gardening, water conservation and low-maintenance plants. Then he joins Leslie...
Landscape designer Ruth Foster offers a brief lesson about planting techniques
Landscape contractor Janet Cox explains her approach to the plantings for Roxbury development homes.
Bob reviews the existing landscape with landscape architect Juan Capote, and the two discuss Juan's plans to improve it.
Bob meets with contractor Ed Weller for a project update. The patio is well underway and the landscaping is beginning. A stone grill has been started and, inside,...
Landscape designer Ruth Foster explains her selection of plant material and flowering shrubs for the backyard and directs the planting of a Sephora Japonica shade...
Bob reviews the newly completed caissons with the architects, and demolition continues with the removal of a tree from the courtyard.
Bob and the landscaper discuss planting five fully grown Queen Palm trees in the courtyard, partly in order to hide unsightly features of a neighbor's home.
Bob tours the tiled courtyard, with its Queen Palms and fountain. And there is a surprise visit from Pamela Anderson, a cast member of "Home Improvement".
Bob joins contractor Bob Ryley and the tree removal specialist to discuss clearing the site. Special tips on chainsaw use and safety are provided.
Bob, landscape architect Clara Bachelor, and contractor Bob Marzilli review how to plant a balled and burlapped shrub.
Bob meets with a landscaper to discuss the existing plantings, some of which will be removed or cut back to maximize the amount of interior light. Trees, shrubs, ...
With Bob having decided to alter the landscape design, shrubs are transplanted and perennials are planted. Plus, sodding goes down to create a grass lawn.
Bob and carpenter-contractor Bob Ryley review the exterior of the home, pointing out the new trellis and the new entryway. Next, they move inside to have a look ...
Bob meets with landscape contractor John Wall to talk over removing existing plant material.
Remodeling of the cracker cottage is complete. Bob tours the home, starting with the exterior and the landscape.
Bob surveys the lot and oversees the preliminary work for building a new Cape Cod-style house.
Bob watches as the crew clears more trees and brush to make room for building structures.
Bob goes outside to observe a tree being planted and to see the little garden beyond the entryway landscaped.
Landscape designer Ruth Foster joins Bob to review the landscaping plan. Foster has selected a hedge and evergreens to screen the yard from street traffic and ne...
