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 ...

Every neighborhood needs some trees, and every front yard, garden or landscape benefits a tree or two. Trees take in carbon dioxide and provide us with oxygen, cleaning and freshening the air around ...

With new homes shrinking in size while the neighborhoods become denser, the need for privacy has never been more pressing. But with backyards growing modest in tandem, traditional favorites like ...

A small cottage-style home framed by a tree-lined small yard - Runna10/Getty Images If you live on a property with a small front or backyard, then you might have abandoned the dream of growing a tree ...

You don't need a big backyard to enjoy fresh fruit from your own garden. Whether you have a tiny patio or even just a balcony, these compact fruit trees are worth the space they take. They're native ...

“Backyarding” is the practice of taking everyday activities – think entertaining, eating, working, and working out to name a few – into the green space around us. Even those living in an urban setting ...

Ever wish your backyard felt like a little getaway? With a few clever garden layout ideas, you can turn even a small yard ...

Love birdwatching? Want a more bird-friendly backyard? It might be time to go beyond the birdfeeder and consider how your yard itself is helping our feathered friends. Spring yard and garden season is ...