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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Dwarf Flowering Trees: 21 Small Trees That Have Flowers

Thinking of planting some trees in your garden or near your home, but don't have a lot of space? That's where getting a dwarf flowering tree comes into play! These shorter trees are easy on space, without sacrificing any of their beautiful flowers. In this article, we take a deeper look at some of our favorites!

Cassia Tree Varieties

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Cassia Tree Varieties: 17 Different Cassia Tree Types

There are many different cassia tree varieties to choose for your home or garden space, which means picking one can be confusing. They come in many different shapes and sizes, which means that luckily, you will likely have options no matter the size of the area you are looking to fill. In this article, we take a look at some of the most popular cassia tree types, with names and pictures of each.

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21 Types of Trees With Purple Flowers For Your Home or Garden

Trees with beautiful purple flowers can add some much needed color to just about any home garden or landscape area. But finding the right one that suits the needs and space of your gardening area is also critical. In this article, we take a look at our favorite purple-flowered trees along with names and pictures of each!

Tennessee Dogwood Tree in Yard

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31 Trees That Grow Well in any Tennessee Home or Garden Space

If you live in Tennessee, you have some growing conditions that are a bit more favorable than many northern states. This means when it comes to planting trees, you have plenty of options from fruit trees, to ornamentals. In this article, we look at our favorite trees for Tennessee homes and garden spaces!

Pink Flowering Trumpet Tree

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21 Types of Trees With Pink Flowers For Your Home or Garden

Looking for some trees with pink flowers to plant in your garden, or somewhere around your yard of your home? Trees with pink flowers can help add some additional balance to a well thought out gardening space. In this article, we take a look at our favorite pink-flowered trees, with names and pictures of each of them!

Trees With White Flowers

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41 Types of Trees With White Flowers For Your Home or Garden

Looking for some trees with white flowers to plant in your yard or garden space? Getting the right balance of color is an important part of any garden layout. In this article, hobby gardener Jason White examines over 40 different types of trees with white flowers that will brighten up your garden or yard.

Yellow Flowering Tree

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25 Yellow Flowering Trees and Shrubs For Your Garden

Struggling to find the perfect brigthly colored yellow flowering trees and shrubs to plant in your garden or around your home? In this article, we take a look at our favorite flowering trees and shrubs that have yellow flowers, with pictures and information on each of these beautiful plants!

Oak Tree in a grass field

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16 Types of Oak Trees That Can Grow in Florida

If you are thinking of planting an oak tree in Florida, you may be surprised to learn that there are many different types of oaks that can survive quite well in the sunshine state. But picking the right type of oak is important when planning out your home landscaping or garden space. In this article, we look at several different types of Oak Trees that will grow well in Florida.

Flowering Tree With Peach Colored Flowers

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27 Flowering Trees That Grow Well in Michigan

If you live in Michigan, picking the right flowering tree for your home or garden space is critical, due to living in a colder climate. While there are several options to choose from, not all trees can withstand harsh winters. In this article, we look at our favorite flowering trees for Michigan home landscaping or gardening spaces.

Palm Tree in Texas Yard

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Texas Palm Trees: 11 Types of Palms That Grow Well in Texas

Thinking of planting some palm trees in your Texas home or garden but aren't sure which variety is the best to choose from? Texas can be tricky due to the varying climates within the state. But there are many palm trees well suited for the highly variable climate. Let's take a look at our favorite palms for Texas yards and garden spaces.

Cedar Trees With Plants Underneath

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Planting Under Cedar Trees: Which Plants Grow Underneath Them?

Do you have a cedar tree in your yard, but aren't quite sure what to plant underneath it? Certain plants will grow much better underneath cedar trees, but how do you know which ones to pick? In this article, amateur gardener Jason White examines what kind of plants do well underneath cedar trees, as well as several of the most popular options.

Hardwood Tree in Garden

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21 Different Types of Hardwood Trees For Homes and Gardens

Planting a hardwood tree can be difficult, especially if you don't know what you are looking for! There are many different types of hardwood trees, and not all of them are well suited to all climates. In this article, we look at our favorite types of hardwood trees, with picture identification of each!

Orange Flowers on Flannelbush

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31 Flowering Trees That Grow Well in California

Living in California provides you with many options when it comes to gardening and landscaping. Picking a flowering tree that will grow well in California isn't nearly as hard as some colder states. But with so many options, which ones do you pick? In this article, we look at some of our favorite flowering trees for the temperate California climate!

Different Types of Maple Trees

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7 Different Types of Maple Trees For Texas Homes and Gardens

Living in the lonestar state provides many different options for the home gardener when it comes to trees. Maple trees tend to do well, and there are several varieties that you can choose from. In this article, we look at 7 different maple trees that you can plant and grow if you live in Texas.

Buttonbush Tree in Florida

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31 Best Trees To Plant in Your Florida Home or Garden

Looking for some trees that may grow well in your Florida yard, or garden? In this article, you'll learn about many different trees that will grow fantastically in the Sunshine State's hardiness zone, as well as many trees that are completely native to the region.

Melaleuca Quinquenervia Paperbark Flowers

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Melaleuca Quinquenervia

Thinking of adding a Melaleuca Tree to your home landscape or garden area? This tree can be considered invasive due to it's extremely fast growth rates, and quickly expanding roots. You'll want to consider all the facts before adding one of these trees to your home or garden. Find out all you need to know about planting, growing, and caring for this majestic tree.

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How to Care For Palm Trees Indoors & Outdoors: A Complete Guide

Looking to plant some palm trees either in your garden, around your home, or perhaps even consider one as an indoor plant? In this guide, you'll learn all you need to know about how to care for palms, no matter the type! You'll learn about their watering requirements, hardiness zones, soil types, pruning needs, and more!