Tricks for Plant Nerds

Winter Care for New Trees: How to Protect Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs in Winter

Winter Care for New Trees: How to Protect Newly...

Help new trees and shrubs survive their first winter: water until the ground freezes, mulch, wrap thin bark, guard against rodents, shield evergreens.

Winter Care for New Trees: How to Protect Newly...

Help new trees and shrubs survive their first winter: water until the ground freezes, mulch, wrap thin bark, guard against rodents, shield evergreens.

Green Giant vs Emerald Green Arborvitae vs Skyrocket: Which Privacy Tree Is Right for You?

Green Giant vs Emerald Green Arborvitae vs Skyr...

Green Giant vs Emerald Green arborvitae vs Skyrocket juniper: compare height, width, growth, zones, deer and snow to pick the best privacy tree.

Green Giant vs Emerald Green Arborvitae vs Skyr...

Green Giant vs Emerald Green arborvitae vs Skyrocket juniper: compare height, width, growth, zones, deer and snow to pick the best privacy tree.

Shade Loving Shrubs and Trees: The Best Plants for Shade (and How to Read the Tag)

Shade Loving Shrubs and Trees: The Best Plants ...

The best shade loving shrubs and trees, what full shade, part shade and "part sun" really mean, and how to plant under big trees.

Shade Loving Shrubs and Trees: The Best Plants ...

The best shade loving shrubs and trees, what full shade, part shade and "part sun" really mean, and how to plant under big trees.

Best Drought Tolerant Trees and Shrubs for Low-Water Yards

Best Drought Tolerant Trees and Shrubs for Low-...

The best drought tolerant trees and shrubs, from junipers to desert willow, plus how to water new plants until they are established.

Best Drought Tolerant Trees and Shrubs for Low-...

The best drought tolerant trees and shrubs, from junipers to desert willow, plus how to water new plants until they are established.

Low-Maintenance Shrubs for the Front of Your House: Foundation Plants That Stay in Bounds

Low-Maintenance Shrubs for the Front of Your Ho...

Pick foundation plants by mature size, space them right, and mix evergreens with flowering shrubs for a front yard that rarely needs trimming.

Low-Maintenance Shrubs for the Front of Your Ho...

Pick foundation plants by mature size, space them right, and mix evergreens with flowering shrubs for a front yard that rarely needs trimming.

Best Deer-Resistant Shrubs and Trees (and How to Protect Them)

Best Deer-Resistant Shrubs and Trees (and How t...

The best deer-resistant shrubs and trees, based on university ratings, plus how to protect new plantings with fencing, repellents and tree guards.

Best Deer-Resistant Shrubs and Trees (and How t...

The best deer-resistant shrubs and trees, based on university ratings, plus how to protect new plantings with fencing, repellents and tree guards.