When planning your yardscape, it's tempting to surround a beautiful fruit tree with colorful blooms. But, avoid these flowers ...

If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...

It is just very difficult for new plants to compete with tree roots, especially in the shade. Add organic matter to the ...

Santi recommends the following planting distances for trees and other types of vegetation: Small shrubs (under 3 feet tall): 3 to 4 feet from the foundation Medium shrubs (3 to 5 feet tall): 4 to 6 ...

People are ready to put down roots. So here’s a look at eight trees that are — for better or worse — popularly planted in ...

Jane> It's another winner and good for putting in a shady area. A lot of people are concerned about, what do I plant under my trees? You know what will grow in the shade? Ferns are a good bet.

Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to amend sandy soils. Citrus trees will not tolerate sitting in wet soil so ...

Epimediums are a large group of shade- and drought-tolerant plants that may survive under your trees if you pamper them for at least a full year. Courtesy photo Q. I have dry shade under a tree.