You don’t need a lot of land to grow your favorite trees. Several species of fruit trees and ornamental species thrive in small spaces. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you the best trees you can grow in containers.
Fragrant, bright, and beautiful, lemon cypress trees are true stars in the garden. Their foliage remains golden yellow all year. If your tree turns brown or grows slowly, it may face diseases, pests, or cultivation issues. Join former nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant in solving these nine common lemon cypress problems.
Norfolk Island pine has soft evergreen needles and a symmetrical form that give it a stately look as a holiday decoration or long-lived houseplant. They bring joy well beyond the holidays but are a bit of a Goldilocks when it comes to watering. Learn how to balance your Norfolk pine’s water needs for fresh, green growth with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Trees with unique branching are happy to fill the role of architectural interest in the winter garden. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring distinctively curled, twisted, and gnarly branches to add spark to the frosty landscape.
Is your Norfolk Island Pine tree dropping branches just in time for the holidays? Horticulture expert Matt Dursum takes you through the reasons this could be happening.
Blue spruce trees add delightful pops of color to the garden. They’re evergreen conifers native to North America that love growing in our front and backyards. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in learning to cultivate and care for blue spruce trees.
After planting your Norfolk Island pine tree indoors, you may see some signs it’s not doing well. From yellowing leaves to out-of-control root growth, there are several signals your plant needs to be repotted. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the signs it’s time to repot your Norfolk Island tree.
Christmas trees aren’t just for indoor decorating! The perfect cut trees you find during the holidays are young, immature saplings of much larger species from all over the globe. Plant one of the 25 types in your yard to enjoy its Christmassy charm year-round!
Do your favorite evergreens look like they’re about to destroy their pots? It’s time repot your Norfolk Island pine trees once they get too big for their containers. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you how to repot your trees in time for the holiday season.
Small, compact, and pyramidal, dwarf Alberta spruces add formal structure and bright green foliage to the garden. Plant one as a specimen and watch it grow alone, or situate multiple in a row to create a natural fence. Join former nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant in learning how to grow and care for these miniature spruces.
If you want to keep your live Christmas tree looking as fresh as the day you brought it home, we have some valuable tips. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to have the freshest tree on Christmas morning.
Evergreens shine in December, holding down a foundation of foliage amongst their dormant, deciduous neighbors. Some require little to no pruning, but others can use some shaping. Join Melissa Strauss to find out if December is a good time to do that pruning.