Trees

Conifers for Shade
Yes, you can grow evergreen trees and shrubs in shade. Who knew? by Christine Froehlich

How to Prune Conifers
These plants are unforgiving, so make the right cuts for the right reasons by Bert Cregg

Trees for Tight Spaces
Think you don't have room? Never feel restricted again with these small problem solvers by David Leckey

VIDEO Selecting Trees for Structure
What to consider—and what to avoid—when making the next addition to your garden by Andrew Bunting

Pruning Japanese Maples
The right cuts reveal a branch pattern that looks good with leaves or without by Cass Turnbull

Q&A Trees on property lines
by Liz Karns

Enchanting Japanese Maples
Two experts pick their favorites based on color, shape by Francie Schroeder

Q&A The best plants for bonsai
by Arthur Joura

Q&A Fertilizing trees
by Rhoda Maurer

Plants that Taste as Good as they Look
From ground covers to trees, these fruit-bearing plants merit a place in your ornamental garden by Lee Reich

Q&A Watering trees during a drought
by Stephen McCabe

Q&A Growing in the wind
by Tim Boland

Q&A A dogwood dilemma
by Paul Cappiello

Pruning Crape Myrtles
Make the right cuts to improve the tree's looks and health by Janet Carson

Spruce vs. fir vs. pine: How to tell them apart
by Steve Aitken

8 Trees and Shrubs with Showy Fall Fruit
These plants add late-season dazzle to a garden when most plants are winding down by Alan Branhagen

Q&A A hilly predicament
by Melissa Levangie

Designing with Dwarf Conifers
Enjoy year-round interest without giving up your whole garden by Melinda Myers

Planting under a Tree
Follow these four steps to conquer this challenging site by Doris Taylor

Q&A Getting hollies to fruit
by Steve Silk

How Drought Affects Trees and Shrubs
Leaf scorch, stem dieback, and susceptibility to pests and pathogens can result when woody plants get too little water by Robert Childs

A Bold Border of Trees and Shrubs
by Mike Donnally

To Stake or Not to Stake
Most trees don't need staking. So how do you know when to stake and how to do it right? by Lee Reich

Forcing Branches
Bring spring indoors early for winter color and fragrance by Nancy Gingrich Shenk

Intriguing Bark Enlivens a Winter Scene
Unusual bark characteristics such as bright color, unusual texture, and sheen can draw the eye in a drab winter landscape by Nancy Rose

What's Wrong with That Tree?
Cracks and splits, mushrooms, hollows, tilting trunks, and dead wood are all signs that a mature specimen may be in trouble by Wayne Cahilly

Evergreen Hollies
From pyramidal trees to tidy shrubs, these plants have a multitude of garden uses by Andrew Bunting

Digging and Storing Woody Plants
The aim when transplanting is to keep root balls compact and protected by Tim Hensley

Q&A Shade trees for a patio
by Barbara Ashmun

Viburnums are Versatile Shrubs
Showy, often-fragrant flowers are followed by colorful berries and fall foliage by Ken Twombly

Q&A Ginkgo tree trouble
by Lee Reich

Planting Bareroot Trees
Take these steps to get mail-order trees off to a healthy start by Lee Reich

Q&A Pruning a ‘Mt. Fuji’ cherry tree
by Scott Loosley

Espalier
Trained trees lend structural elegance to garden by Peter Thevenot

Q&A Construction damage
by Katharine Widin

READER'S TIP
Garden steps from an old tree
by Donna Williamson

Q&A Infected dogwoods
by Craig R. Hibben

Q&A Poplar suckers cause chaos
by Dan Dalton

Q&A Plants immune to black walnut toxins
by Lee Reich

Q&A Gardening on a windy site
by Daniel Hinkley, Lainie Thompson

Q&A Debunking a septic myth
by Scott Clark

Q&A Fretful over fall color
by Michael A. Dirr

Q&A Efficent stump removal
by Bonnie Lee Appleton

Fundamentals of Foundation Plantings
Well-placed plants wed a home to its site by Todd Phillippi

Q&A Transplanting tips for espalier
by Lee Reich

Q&A Fast-growing trees for shade
by Richard Sutton

Q&A Planting a birch grove
by Edward Hasselkus

A Parade of Spring-Flowering Trees
These North American natives put on a spectacular show by Nancy Rose

Experts Pick Their Favorite Plants
We asked 42 gardening experts from around the country to select their favorite plants. Now you can see the complete results of the survey.

VIDEO Pruning Arborvitae, Junipers, and Chamaecyparis
Here's how to keep these unforgiving trees and shrubs in check by Bert Cregg

VIDEO Pruning Conifers for Health
Dead, diseased, or damaged branches should be removed when the problem arises by Bert Cregg

VIDEO Pruning Firs, Douglas Firs, and Spruces
Control height and encourage fullness by pruning during dormancy by Bert Cregg

VIDEO Pruning Pines
Trim these conifers when they are actively growing by Bert Cregg

Q&A The ABCs of fertilizing trees
by Wayne Cahilly

The Complete Book of Plant Propagation Demystifying this essential art More Info

Great Plants, Vol.1 215 Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs & Trees for Your Garden More Info