Live big in limited planting spaces by avoiding these small garden design fails. The challenges of gardening in a small space are real. Some design choices, however, amplify the impression of tight ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - As cities get bigger, gardens get smaller and large trees no longer make the cut. No worries. The plant world teems with appropriately sized trees. The best place to start a search ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn — Sometimes it’s not possible to plant big beautiful trees like oaks, maples and pines. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a tree for your small space! Here’s Bobby and Laura’s list ...

Whether you’re looking to tour a historic garden, learn some gardening skills or explore local flora and fauna, you’ll find ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

Chilopsis linearis, the desert willow or desert catalpa, is prized in dry gardens for its showy, fragrant blossoms which cover the tree in summer. When many native bloomers are past their spring glory ...

After fruit was thinned to 8 inches apart, this 5-year-old tree still produced 84 large apples. Many fruit trees — including semidwarf varieties — can easily grow to 15 feet and taller. Anyone who has ...

Just like the architectural elements that make up built space - floor, walls and ceilings - natural elements are also capable of creating spaces in large-, medium- and small-scale areas, in places ...

The challenges of gardening in a small space are real. Some design choices, however, amplify the impression of tight quarters. Color, line, and texture all play important roles in making a small ...