Trees

Trees provide shade, cover, and may even produce fruit! Learn how to grow your trees successfully with our detailed guides.

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11 Trees and Shrubs to Plant in April

April showers bring May flowers! Use the rain to your advantage and plant flowering trees and shrubs this month. They’ll soak up the moisture and grow well for the rest of the season. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 11 trees and shrubs perfect for planting in April.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Saucer Magnolia Trees

Magnolias are among the oldest flowering plants in the world. The saucer magnolia is a special hybrid that thrives in lawns, gardens, and large containers. Whether buying one for the first time or cultivating an old specimen, this guide has everything you need to know about saucer magnolias and their care.

Close-up of a blooming lily magnolia tree with large, showy pink and purple flowers featuring long, narrow petals, set against smooth dark branches, with large, glossy green leaves emerging around the blooms.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Lily Magnolia Trees

Lily magnolias are gorgeous shrubs and small trees that produce some of the prettiest flowers of spring. If you're thinking about planting one, read ahead as gardening expert Melissa Strauss gives the details on how to grow and care for these wonderful plants.

Clusters of orange Eriobotrya japonica fruits hanging on a brown woody branch with dark green, leathery leaves.

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How to Grow a Loquat Tree From Seed

Have you tried delicious orange loquat fruit this season? If you love them and live in a warm climate, you can grow them easily at home. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to grow a loquat tree from seed.

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15 North American Native Plum Varieties With Ornamental Spring Flowers

Plum trees provide nutritious fruit, gorgeous flowers, and ample space for wildlife. They’re perfect for homesteads, landscapes, and wild spaces. Grow native plum species and you’ll help your local environment! Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares these 15 North American native plums that are perfect for your garden.

Clusters of white flowers with thin petals growing on bare brown branches, covering the ground below.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Star Magnolia Trees

Deciduous magnolias may not be as well known as their evergreen cousins, but they are no less beautiful. Star magnolia is a stunning tree that falls into this group. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about planting and caring for your own star magnolia.

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15 Early Spring Flowering Trees For Your Home Landscape

Spring showers bring May flowers unless you’re planting one of these 15 trees! These spring flowering species emerge from winter dormancy earlier than other trees and shrubs. Whether you like native plants, gigantic blooms, or stately structures, there’s sure to be an option here for your garden.

Sorbus branches covered in bright red berry clusters with golden-yellow pinnate leaves turning in autumn.

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11 Trees and Shrubs You Should Prune in March

March is the perfect month for pruning woody trees and shrubs! Many are deciduous and dormant during winter, giving you a clear view of their structure. Others bloom on new wood, making them perfect pruning candidates. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 trees and shrubs to prune in late winter and early spring.