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Whether you want to boost your property’s value or add a bit of shade to the outdoor space, the best trees for front yard which can grow at up to 25-30 feet tall with minimal care will be your garden ...

Choose one that is suited to your growing zone, yard size, available sunlight, soil type and drainage (most fruit trees need good drainage and a neutral pH). Also, consider whether you can keep up ...

Japanese maples grow best in USDA zones 5-8. This lovely native tree, offering fleecy, white flowers in spring and bright yellow fall foliage, makes a good substitute for a flowering dogwood if your ...

Pink flowering trees create a focal point in the garden, offering outstanding color and eye-catching blooms. These trees also ...

If you don’t want to wait, try a faster growing variety such as nuttall or willow oak. Although similar to oak, elm trees are more vibrant. While they usually grow 1 to 2 feet per year and mature ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of growing your own fruit in the comfort of your backyard, it’s easy to get excited about the idea of planting a fruit tree. After all, who doesn’t love the thought of fresh, ...

Based on the New Jersey climate you're probably safe to plant a tree in very late April/May or mid/late-September and ...

Identifying a dominant leader and cutting away any competing leaders when a tree is young will allow it to grow more robustly ...

The UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County will be at the library at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 to talk about backyard fruit trees. Attendees to this lecture can learn how to grow and keep deciduous trees ...