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 ...

Fruit trees aren't always easy to look after, but these varieties are hardy and quick to grow — making them the perfect choice for beginner gardeners.

Sweetgum is also a fast-growing shade tree with brilliant fall colors. It has a star-shaped leaf. One drawback of sweetgum is the spiny seed capsule. This fallen fruit can make walking in the yard ...

A home's backyard is lined with hedges and a variety of small trees for privacy. - Aleksandr Khmeliov/Shutterstock The white picket fence is classic Americana, but fencing of all kinds has helped ...

Gardeners want fast-growing shade trees for privacy, especially after a tree is lost to old age or other factors. While it's true that fast-growing trees for shade provide quick beauty and seclusion, ...

Privacy matters! You shouldn't have to worry about being on display when enjoying your backyard. Sadly, putting up fences can be financially and physically draining ...

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 ...

Smaller gardens and yards need smaller trees. These evergreen trees, both conifers and broadleaf, won't grow too tall. Learn more about medium-sized evergreen trees.

As homeowners ponder what can be done to freshen up their landscapes, they can consider these benefits of incorporating new plants and trees into their properties.

Fast-growing trees are taking over the forests of the future and putting biodiversity, climate resilience under pressure by Aarhus University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' ...

Here’s how to care for this beautiful tree.