Waiting a century for an oak to create shade in your yard is hard. However, the negative aspects of fast-growing trees make ...

Two women planting potted tree saplings in a backyard. - Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Fall gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with the best ways to plant trees in your yard. While you ...

While there's no such thing as an inherently bad plant, there is such a thing as the wrong plant—whether it's ill-suited to your soil, climate, or spatial limitations. In particular, certain ...

“I want one that grows fast.” Often, that’s the first criterion for homeowners shopping for a tree. But there’s a catch. “A fast-growing tree may require more maintenance and may not live as long,” ...

Growing fruit trees indoors can transform even the coziest corners of your home into a verdant personal orchard. Even better, for impatient gardeners, there are a few fast-growing varieties that can ...

Indiana has rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but the ornamental plant trade, globalization and development have introduced new threats to these ecosystems. IndyStar is ...