Avoid These Mistakes When Planting Trees in Your Yard
Photo: Maria Sbytova (Shutterstock) Though we tend to think about landscaping in terms of lawns, shrubs, and flowers, there are plenty of reasons to consider planting trees in your yard…
Do These Things to Make Your Yard Fire-Resistant
In the hot, dry months of summer and early autumn, your landscaping might not be the first thing that springs to mind in terms of wildfire preparedness. But choosing a…
The Best Way to Straighten a Leaning Tree in Your Yard
Photo: SaraJo (Shutterstock) Hurricanes, tornadoes, and other extreme weather can take down even massive trees, but sometimes, the damage isn’t as severe. Instead of toppling over completely, trees can be…
Here’s How Much Trees Can Increase Your Home’s Value
Photo: rSnapshotPhotos (Shutterstock) As a homeowner hoping to sell your house—today or in the future—you have probably thought about the ways to increase your property value, as well as the…
How to Kill an Old Tree Stump in Your Yard
Photo: Damix (Shutterstock) Have you ever tried getting rid of an old tree stump only to be left, well, stumped? (Sorry, sorry.) There’s no shortage of reasons to get rid…
How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Alive Throughout the Holidays
Photo: Andrey_Kuzmin (Shutterstock) The air is crisp. It’s getting dark at 4 p.m. The mailbox is stuffed increasingly desperate sales flyers. It must be the holiday season, which means it…
Plant These Trees for an Aromatic Garden
Photo: Andrew Koturanov (Shutterstock) Trees are a desirable element for most yards in that they create shade, provide privacy, and—obviously—add greenery. But certain trees can also offer up a sweet-smelling…
How to Spot a Rotting Tree Before the Next Storm
Photo: Cynthia Y. Schweitz (Shutterstock) The morning after a severe weather event—whether a localized thunderstorm or major hurricane—people cautiously walk out of their homes to survey the damage. If you…