Flowering cultivars are grafted, says Watkins, and their root stocks can be large and aggressive despite the tree's small stature. This is why it is important to "use caution when planting near ...

A welcome sight each spring, cherry trees provide some of the first blossoms of the season. Fragrant, single- or double-flowers cover the small tree’s leafless branches. There are two groups of cherry ...

Nothing signals the changing of the seasons like the sight of blossom in the garden. After the dark and cold months of winter ...

Like fluffy clouds at dawn, spring-flowering trees delight us with blossoms in billowing masses of sunrise colors. February and March are excellent months to add these and other types of trees to your ...

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 ...

Weeping cherries are one of the most-requested nursery trees, and one of the least understood. They also have a very high failure rate; after dogwoods they are our highest warranty cost item. We like ...

Whether you’re choosing an evergreen to anchor a yard or a topiary for a finishing touch, there's no denying that a beautiful tree is a landscaping essential. Fortunately, there are quite a few that ...

Knowing how to prune cherry trees effectively will help you keep them healthy and bearing delicious fruit for years to come. It's essential to carry out a pruning session at the right time of year to ...

Fall gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with the best ways to plant trees in your yard. While you may assume spring is the better option, fall offers newly planted trees the ideal ...