Trees form the architecture of residential landscapes, adding beauty along with several practical benefits. The best trees for the front yard increase property value by as much as 15 percent. They can ...

When it comes to landscaping around trees, less is often more. One key to landscaping around trees is to not pack too many plants into one small area. New Backyard Smart video offers landscaping tips ...

Purdue Landscape Report: It’s that wonderful time of year again where temps are rising, life is coming back into the landscape, and people are thinking about how to improve the urban canopy around ...

Homeowners have complicated relationships with trees. Most people know how important trees are to our environment, our health, and the landscape on which their properties sit. At the same time, trees ...

Your yard should be your outdoor retreat and the place where you can relax and entertain. Even if you have great neighbors, you don’t want them peering into your yard or feeling like everyone in your ...

Landscape design and planting techniques are personal choices by homeowners, unless you are moving to a house that is already landscaped. Unfortunately, mistakes and missteps can happen when planting ...

Landscaping under any tree can be challenging, thanks to the dense shade cast by the branches and the abundance of thick roots in the soil. But black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) seem to be in a ...