When we think of a tree, we usually picture a single big trunk that divides into branches overhead. Yet sometimes trees may sprout small stems sprouting from the base of the trunk, down by the roots.

Lawn bordered by small trees, shrubs, and rocks - Liunian/Getty Images Not every garden has room for soaring magnolias (Magnolia spp.) or expansive maples (Acer spp.), but that doesn't mean you have ...

There’s a lot to love about mountain ash, a delightful native tree that fits easily into urban and suburban landscapes. It can be grown as a small single-trunk tree or with multiple trunks, giving it ...

What shape is a tree? For most people, it’s like a lollipop or a feather duster: a single trunk topped by a green bunch of branches and leaves. “Not all trees are like that,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

I planted some new trees this spring. What pruning should I be doing on those trees? A few pruning cuts on those new trees can make a big difference in how they develop into mature trees. Most trees ...

Learn how to prune a money tree effectively to promote healthy growth, shape the plant, and keep it looking its best.

Few things are certain in gardening, but one thing you can say for sure is that change is constant. The last two nor’easters have taken down my sweet almond tree in pieces. I thought the remaining ...

I need help pruning three shade trees that I planted last year that are now about 12 to 15 feet tall. They had bare trunks up to 4 feet when I planted them. Is it time to prune up to 6 feet now? A few ...

Goetze: An interesting tree of our Rolling Plains region is native to Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma and has close relatives ...

This native tree for cooler climates produces vibrant red–orange berries in late summer. There’s a lot to love about mountain ash, a delightful native tree that fits easily into urban and suburban ...