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 ...

Who doesn’t love Japanese maples? A stroll through a garden featuring Japanese maples offers a sensory delight at any time of the year. In spring, new growth emerges in colors ranging from lime greens ...

Most people assume you need a big yard to grow fruit. That assumption keeps a lot of home gardeners from ever getting started ...

Many people love fresh fruit, but it isn’t easy to grow in today’s smaller yards. Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in compact landscapes, but they will likely need to be ...

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...

We've covered trees quite a bit in this column lately - and there's a reason. There's no other landscape element that can significantly increase property value like trees. Shrubs can't do that, and ...

Howard Garrett loosens the excess soil with a trowel from a dwarf Japanese maple that had been too deeply packed into a container. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor It is sad but true that almost ...

LIDL is bringing back a popular plant this week, and garden lovers will be delighted by this fruit-filled find. These compact trees are perfect for gardens and patios, big or small. Lidl’s ...

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Within days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lana2011 / Getty Images Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming ...