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 ...

Person digging a hole to plant a tree - BLGKV/Shutterstock While you might love your backyard, a lack of privacy can pose an issue. If you're looking for a more nature-inspired solution in lieu of a ...

A small cottage-style home framed by a tree-lined small yard - Runna10/Getty Images If you live on a property with a small front or backyard, then you might have abandoned the dream of growing a tree ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The following is an excerpt of Now Is the Time for Trees by Dan ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as “dwarf trees” in garden parlance and don’t grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

A person prepares to transplant a tree in their garden. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Learn to design and build a sustainable rain garden in your backyard, with planning, soil checks, plant selection, and ...