You can trim a small tree yourself, but taller tree trims are usually worth the professional labor cost. Tree trimming costs $460 on average, typically ranging from about $200 to $760. Trimming a very ...

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 ...

The idea of having a fruit tree in your backyard is appealing for several reasons. Not only can these trees add some character to your outdoor spaces, but you might also be able to pick fruit from ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

When planting a new tree in your backyard or front yard, consider how tall or wide it will grow. Before planting a new tree, one thing you should consider as a homeowner is determining how tall and ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and ...