Fast-growing plants have their benefits, but with these evergreens, there are also drawbacks. From being disease-prone to ...

There's little as rewarding as eating homegrown fruit. The good news: Many varieties — like mulberry and lemon trees — don't require a large backyard to flourish. While it's true that some fruit trees ...

Consider these expert recommendations for fast-growing evergreen shrubs. Many are native plants to the South, provide a privacy screen, reduce noise, and add beauty to the garden.

Trees are a wonderful addition to any yard. Whether you are using them as ornamental privacy barriers or establishing a fruit orchard, having trees in your yard can add both beauty and function. Yet, ...

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 ...

Choosing fast-growing trees gives you privacy, shade, and beauty in just a few years instead of decades. Expert-recommended fast-growing trees reach maturity in as little as five years—much faster ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Friday we wrap up a month of talking about trees by tackling the topic of fast-growing trees. People ask us to recommendations on fast-growing trees all the time. We have a list ...

“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,” ...

Mighty oaks and ornamental maples are beautiful in their own right, but there’s something to be said about the year-round greenery that conifer trees add to your yard. The presence of cones ...