As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Trees form the architecture of residential landscapes, adding beauty along with several practical benefits. The best trees for the front yard increase property value by as much as 15 percent. They can ...

Opt for native plants around your area, so they better fit your local climate. You can still choose small-scale fruit trees to better fit your space and gardening needs. Stick with plants that don't ...

Like fluffy clouds at dawn, spring-flowering trees delight us with blossoms in billowing masses of sunrise colors. February and March are excellent months to add these and other types of trees to your ...

Sure, flowers, shrubs, and perennials make for pretty flower beds, but don't forget about trees to go alongside them in your landscaping! Have a small backyard or small lot? No problem. Plenty of ...

The impact trees have in the landscape is not to be underestimated: they're visually stunning, provide shade, offer interest across all four seasons, fill in negative space, and have myriad ecological ...

Fall and winter are perfect seasons to plant trees. As you consider adding trees to your landscape, I encourage you to prioritize the planting of native trees. We live in an area that supports an ...

Plant Select has three small deciduous trees suitable for tough sites, plus three conifers that are great at altitude and also squeeze into tight spaces. Because these plants are available through ...

As the snow falls, trees and shrubs in your landscape can suffer. Here are some tips to help prevent damage to your plants.

We have reached the point in summer when many of the plants in our landscape are at their best. Lots of green growth, bright flowers, and every type of insect and bird can be seen outside in your ...