When planting a new tree in your backyard or front yard, consider how tall or wide it will grow.

Q: My Norway maple was damaged by the twister of 2004 and now should come down. I want to replace it, as it was the only shade tree in a southern exposure. Can you suggest a tree that has a more ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as “dwarf trees” in garden parlance and don’t grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

After years of working as a professional gardener in very different climates, from the warmth of Tuscany to the wet hills of South Wales, I’ve come to really value the plants, shrubs and trees that ...

The recently introduced North Wind maple can take low temperatures, unlike many Japanese maples. Just about everyone loves Japanese maples (Acer palmatum). These small trees have an artistic shape, ...

Small trees for landscaping can transform even the most modest landscape. “Your yard is only going to be so interesting if you’re only planting shrubs and perennials,” says Sam Niemann, founder of the ...