I should add that professional landscape companies don’t mutilate trees this way, but there are many small-scale operators who do. If you’re unfamiliar with it, crape murder is the practice of ...

THERE ARE MANY reasons you might want to add a small tree to your landscape. Perhaps you want structure or shade in your parking strip. Common sense and municipal code will dictate that these ...

Beautiful blooming trees add color and beauty to your yard. This list of flowering trees with pictures will help you decide ...

Yet sometimes trees may sprout small stems sprouting from the base of the trunk, down by the roots. Those stems are often called “suckers,” because they divert water and nutrients from the ...

When you have a small yard, you might think trees are out of the question, but there are many smaller, fast-growing trees that will bring color, height, and texture to your outdoor space.

Different types of trees need different styles of uplighting. Lighting expert Kyle Beach gave me a few examples. If, for example, you're uplighting a small evergreen tree, like a dwarf spruce or ...

As we continue discussing trees that are a good choice for local homeowners, this week we focus on the drake elm. The “Drake” – scientific name ulmus parvifolia -- is a very good ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Trees are beautiful and small spaces benefit from the presence of trees, too. Trees add a variety of colors, shapes, textures and patterns to the landscape.