Tree Guides

Looking for some advice on which trees to plant in your garden or around your home this year? In this section, we cover all things trees. We take a deeper dive on which trees grow well in certain hardiness zones. You'll also find our "how to plant, grow, and care" guides, as well as guided lists organized by tree names, or flowering tree color.

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17 Trees You Can Plant Instead of Bradford Pears

Are you looking for some trees to plant instead of growing Bradford Pear trees in your garden or home landscape? There are many different options, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares her favorite trees you can plant instead of growing the infamously invasive Bradford Pear tree.

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How to Plant, Grow and Care for Crape Myrtles

Thinking about adding crape myrtles to your yard or garden this season? These lovely trees have beautiful blooms, but can be sensitive to certain growing conditions. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares all you need to know about growing crape myrtles, including maintenance and care needs.

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11 Reasons to Avoid Planting Bradford Pear Trees

The beautiful white flowers of the Bradford Pear tree make it an enticing option tof any garden or home landscape. But these popular trees can often cause more problems than people anticipate. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares some of the top reasons you need to avoid Bradford Pear trees in your garden or home landscape plans this season.

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11 Reasons Why You’ll Love Magnolia ‘Little Gem’

Thinking of adding a Magnolia to your garden? Why not try 'Little Gem' this growing season? This small magnolia has beautiful white flowers, and has a more compact growing profile. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the reasons this plant can be a star in your garden!

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13 Types of Magnolia Trees For Florida Gardens

Does your Florida garden crave the beautiful blooms of the magnolia tree? With their beautiful and fragrant flowers, it's not tough to see why so many gardeners are drawn to these popular trees. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the top magnolia varieties you can add to your Florida garden space this season!

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11 Different Types of Bright Yellow Magnolia Tree Varieties

Thinking of adding some yellow flowering magnolia trees to your garden this season? There are a few different options to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at some of the most popular yellow flowering magnolia trees.

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11 Different Types of Pink Flowering Magnolia Tree Varieties

Looking for a magnolia tree with pink blooms to add to your garden or home landscape? There are many different types of magnolia trees that have beautiful pink blossoms. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss takes a deeper look at some of the most popular pink flowering magnolia trees you can grow.

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37 Types of Palm Trees That Grow Well in Florida

Looking for a palm tree to add to your florida landscape or garden space? There are many different types of palm trees that grow well in the sunshine state. In this article, we take a look at our favorite palm trees of all shapes and sizes that will compliment any Florida landscape!

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Magnolia Tree Types: Planting, Maintenance and Care

Magnolia trees are beloved by many gardeners for their fragrant blooms and dark leafy foliage. There are many different magnolia trees to choose from, so where do you start? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the most popular types of magnolia trees, as well as everything you need to know about their maintenance and care.

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9 Different Types of Purple Flowering Magnolia Tree Varieties

Are you looking for a magnolia that blooms in beautiful shades of purple? There are plenty of different magnolias that bloom in all shades of purple, from light lavender to deep purple. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at her favorite magnolias with purple blooms.

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15 Varieties of Magnolia Trees With White Flowers

Are you looking to add some white flowering magnolia trees to your yard or garden, but aren't sure where to start? Magnolias can bloom in many different colors, but are most famous for their pillowy white flowers. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss takes a deeper look some of the top types of magnolia trees that bloom in different shades of white.

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11 Dwarf Magnolia Tree Varieties For Your Home or Garden

Are you looking for a smaller magnolia tree to fit in your home landscape or gardening area? There are several dwarf magnolia trees that can fit into more compact spaces. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at her favorite types of dwarf magnolia trees you can plant.

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17 Shade Tolerant Evergreen Trees For Shady Garden Spaces

Are you looking for a shade-friendly evergreen tree that you can plant in a shaded area of your yard or garden? There are many different evergreens that will keep their beautiful green foliage while thriving in the shade. In this article, we look at our favorite shade loving evergreen trees.

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17 Plants That Grow Beautifully Under Oak Trees

Are you looking for a few plants to grow underneath your oak trees this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? We've put together a compehensive list of our favorite plants that will grow well under oak trees. We've included plants for every hardiness zone from all different types and classifications.

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15 Fruit Trees That Can Grow in the Arizona Desert

Are you looking for some fruit trees to add to your Arizona garden space? Believe it or not, there are a number of different fruit trees that can withstand the desert heat. In this article, gardening expert and former Arizona organic farmer Sarah Hyde walks through her top fruit tree picks for Arizona garden spaces.

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17 Small or Dwarf Palm Trees For Home Gardens

Looking for a palm tree in a small package for your yard or garden space? The good news is, there are plenty of different types of dwarf palm trees to pick from! In this article, we look at the most popular small palms for your garden or home landscape!

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27 Trees For The Hot and Dry Arizona Climate

Looking for trees to plant in your Arizona yard or garden space? Arizona is HOT! So it takes a special type of tree to be able to hold up to some of the hottest temperatures in the entire United States. In this guide, we take a look at some of the best trees to plant in around your home or in your garden, that can withstand some of the hottest climates.

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77 Flowering Trees With Names and Picture Identification

Finding the right flowering tree can be a challenge depending on where you live. You need to consider climate, flower color, soil type, and so much more. In this massive guide, we look at over 70 of our favorite flowering trees to help you decide which of them could be a perfect addition to your home landscape or home garden space!