As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

A tree by itself has numerous benefits. It adds beauty, creates shade, and provides food and shelter for wildlife, to name a few. But with the right landscaping, you can make trees shine even more in ...

Take your small home to new heights with these dwarf plants for front yard landscaping in small yards and single story homes.

Fast-growing trees can give you a natural shield of privacy within a few short years. If you're looking to create privacy ...

Purdue Landscape Report: An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I plant that will grow fast and give me shade?” While there is no ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Patience is a virtue, and many trees require it. "Trees, in general, live on a much longer timeline than we do, with many living ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

Dealing with exposed tree roots in your yard can be frustrating. Grass struggles to grow, the tree is at greater risk of damage, and the area around it becomes a tripping hazard and just plain ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Spring is just around the corner, green spaces are beginning to wake from their winter slumber, Earth Day and Arbor Day are a little over a month away, and people are ready to ...