Standard-sized fruit trees grow 20 feet tall or higher and easily overwhelm small backyards and gardens. But a limited space does not mean that you cannot grow your apples, figs, citrus, and other ...

Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees, but don't have ...

Gardeners and horticulturalists share the best small trees for a front yard with full sun from flowering crabapples to smoke ...

I’m spending time on my mountain in France, waiting for the canicule the radio is predicting, with temperatures rising to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7°C). Here in Basque Country, the weather can top ...

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 ...

If you’d love to grow fruit trees but think you don’t have the space, think again. You don’t need an orchard or even a large backyard to enjoy garden-picked fruit. Instead, use a method perfected by ...

As winter begins to ebb in a few weeks, people will be thinking about landscape issues again. An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I ...

Small, native ornamental trees can be used to break up open areas, frame views, and provide intimate interest. Many small trees provide spectacular spring flowers, attractive summer foliage, vibrant ...