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Four cacao pods hanging from a tree

Growing cocoa plants in the U.S. is difficult (but not impossible): What we know

Are you interested in growing a cacao tree for delicious homemade chocolate? Here's what you need to know
A male cardinal in a bush with red berries

Create a cardinal bird sanctuary in your garden: Grow these plants

Person planting a tree

Here’s when to plant a new tree to make sure it thrives in its new home

Person pruning a tree

How to properly prune your trees in winter for healthy growth year-round

Horizontal cordon pattern espalier tree

Your complete guide to espaliering: The unique feature perfect for small gardens

A dogwood tree with white flowers in a field

How to plant and care for a dogwood tree

Japanese maple tree

How to prune a Japanese maple, and when to do it for the best results

Bright red montmorency cherries on a tree

What to consider when planting cherry trees

sunlit garden path and flowers

If your yard gets a lot of afternoon sun, these are the plants for you

A young dogwood tree with pink flowers

How to plant a dogwood tree for a beautiful addition to your yard

A tree with orange and yellow fruit

When is the best time to graft your fruit trees? Here are our suggestions

Pomegranate tree with ripening fruit

This is the best fertilizer for your pomegranate trees

Garden with trees

5 silly tree myths we’re debunking this Arbor Day

5 silly tree myths we’re debunking this Arbor Day

Do you believe these tree misconceptions? Here are 5 tree facts you should know.
arborvitae trees in a line

Wondering how to grow an arborvitae tree? We have your answers

Wondering how to grow an arborvitae tree? We have your answers

Arborvitae trees are popular in landscape design for a reason. Here's how to care for yours.
A cluster of black elderberries on red stems

How to plant elderberry in 6 simple steps

How to plant elderberry in 6 simple steps

Follow this guide to successfully plant elderberry.
Crabapple tree in bloom

Crabapple trees offer 4 seasons of beauty – how to care for them

Crabapple trees offer 4 seasons of beauty – how to care for them

This is your care guide for a healthy, gorgeous crabapple tree.
palm leaves

What you need to know about growing and caring for the handsome jelly palm

What you need to know about growing and caring for the handsome jelly palm

How to grow and care for your won handsome jelly palm
Rosemary plant

How to grow your own rosemary, a versatile, savory herb

How to grow your own rosemary, a versatile, savory herb

Rosemary is a versatile and savory herb. Here's how to grow your own
Lemons

Make sure your lemon tree doesn’t suffer this winter. How to care for it

Make sure your lemon tree doesn’t suffer this winter. How to care for it

Don't let your lemon tree suffer this winter! Here's how to care for it
small yard with well designed landscaping

The 7 best dwarf trees to bring color and interest to your landscape design

The 7 best dwarf trees to bring color and interest to your landscape design

If you don't have room for a big tree in your garden, consider one of these dwarf trees instead
man cutting tree branch with a chainsaw

Worried about safely trimming large tree branches? Here are some tips

Worried about safely trimming large tree branches? Here are some tips

Here are some tips for trimming that large tree branch you're worried about
A grove of olive trees

A guide to growing a thriving olive tree

A guide to growing a thriving olive tree

Your olive tree will thrive if you follow this guide
Houseplants

The best indoor trees to add interest to your home decor

The best indoor trees to add interest to your home decor

Considering an indoor tree? Here's how to pick the best one for your home
Dogwood tree with pink flowers

How to care for your new dogwood tree this summer

How to care for your new dogwood tree this summer

Dogwood trees can bring year-round beauty to any yard. Here's how to take the best care of yours
A line of birches beside a river

The 5 best trees to grow if you live in a wet area

The 5 best trees to grow if you live in a wet area

Not all trees are suited to be grown in wet areas. Here are best picks for the trees that will thrive
trees global warming oak tree summer

The 5 best trees to help offset global warming

The 5 best trees to help offset global warming

Want to help fight global warming? These trees will help
Young seedling in gentle rain

Everything you need to know about planting a tree in wet soil

Everything you need to know about planting a tree in wet soil

Here's what you need to know about planting trees in wet soil so they thrive
man and woman pruning an apple tree

What you need to know about how and when to prune apple trees

What you need to know about how and when to prune apple trees

Apple trees need to be pruned and cared for. Here's how often you should be doing it
a white house with a manicured landscape

Flowering versus leafy trees: Which is right for your yard and garden?

Flowering versus leafy trees: Which is right for your yard and garden?

Does your yard need a tree? Here's how to decide between flowering or leafy trees
A hand reaching up to pick a ripe red apple

How to prune your overgrown apple tree

How to prune your overgrown apple tree

Make sure your apple trees are ready for the harvest with our great pruner's guide
Close up of pink and white magnolia flowers

6 flowering trees everyone seems to love

6 flowering trees everyone seems to love

These flowering trees are showstoppers -- here are our favorites
Small parlor palm on table, in a white pot.

Wo love these 5 small indoor palm trees for a year-round pop of color

Wo love these 5 small indoor palm trees for a year-round pop of color

These indoor palm plants are easy to grow, care for, and love
dwarf blue spruce in a garden

The 5 best patio trees to adorn your outdoor space

The 5 best patio trees to adorn your outdoor space

These patio trees will add a great accent to any size space
hands holding a tree sapling

6 ways you and your family can celebrate Arbor Day

6 ways you and your family can celebrate Arbor Day

Arbor Day means a great deal to many gardeners. Here's how you and your family can give it its due.
A cluster of juniper branches with bright blue berries

Your go-to guide for growing juniper trees

Your go-to guide for growing juniper trees

You want to grow juniper trees but worry they might need more care than you can give. Is that true?