Trees, Shrubs & Vines

How to Plant Balled-and-Burlapped Trees & Shrubs

Fill out your garden with our how-to on planting trees with burlap fabric and balled root systems. Learn how to make sure that these hardy trees transplant successfully.

How to Plant and Grow Weigela

Learn to grow weigela, which comes in various sizes, shapes, and colors. They grow quickly so you'll have a beautiful shrub very soon after planting.

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Fishtail Palm

Learn how to grow fishtail palm, with its unique fin-shaped leaves and tropical flair. Our guide will teach you how to grow and care for this tree.

Transform Your Small Space with Low - Maintenance Evergreen Dwarf Shrubs

How to Plant and Grow Japanese Skimmia

This guide explains what you need to know about planting, growing, and landscaping with Japanese skimmia, a low maintenance, evergreen shrub for shade.

How to Plant and Grow a Sassafras Tree

Get essential tips for growing sassafras tree, including how to plant, water, and prune this North American native plant that provides food and shelter for wildlife.

How to Plant and Grow Boston Ivy

This multi-purpose vine covers structures and disguises eyesores with lustrous green foliage. Learn how to keep it lush and lustrous.

The Enchanting Allure of Tropical Hibiscus in Your Garden

The Art of Cultivating Magnolias in Pots

How to Prune Azaleas for Healthy Plants and More Flowers

Find out how, when, and why to prune different types of azaleas to get the most out of these beautiful shrubs.

11 Fast-Growing Shrubs to Fill Your Garden in No Time

Plant these fast-growing shrubs wherever you need to create quick cover, or just add color to your yard without it taking forever.

21 Best Drought-Tolerant Shrubs to Boost Your Garden's Resilience

These beautiful drought-tolerant shrubs can shrug off extended dry spells with ease. This list includes evergreens, flowering shrubs, and shrubs with colorful foliage.

How and When to Prune Rose of Sharon

These easy tips on how and when to prune rose of Sharon will help you keep this fast-growing, large shrub looking its best.

How to Plant and Grow Star Jasmine

Find essential growing information on star jasmine including light, soil and water requirements, and indoor care.

The Graceful Green Companion: Lady Palm in Your Garden

How to Plant and Grow Yew Shrub

Yew shrubs make excellent hedges and can stand up to almost anything, but yews are extremely toxic if eaten.

Unleashing the Magic of Pistachio Trees in Your Backyard

Which Trees Produce Spiky Round Balls? Here’s How to Identify Them

Only a few types of trees have spherical, prickly seed pods, and each of these spiky trees has distinctive features. Here's how to tell them apart.

Unveiling the Secrets of Palmetto Palm Growth

Here’s How Quickly a Red Maple Tree Grows to Full Size

Red maples grow quickly, but still need a few years to reach maximum height.