Jan 16, 2024 · Looking for more shade, color, or privacy for your backyard? These landscaping trees are sure to beautify your property.

Sep 6, 2024 · Flowering trees are a great way to add a pop of color and texture to any landscape, not to mention relaxing shade during the summertime. Flowering trees can be large or dwarf varieties—some of the most common colors of flowering …

Apr 7, 2025 · These seven trees adapt to a wide variety of soil types and grow in a range of light conditions. Adrienne Jordan is a prolific travel writer with more than 8 years of experience. She's contributed to USA Today, The Washington Post, National Geographic Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Afar, Esquire, and ...

Mar 14, 2025 · David Speer. Magnolia (Magnolia spp.) has fleshy roots that are sparse and sometimes deep, and trees will drop a lot of interior leaves from shock if transplanted.There are many species of magnolia—from 80-foot-tall forest trees to small, graceful specimen trees under 10 feet for the home landscape—along with countless hybrids of …

Apr 5, 2025 · This tree can grow up to 40 feet tall and produces yellow-green flower panicles in spring, supporting several types of pollinators. Abbey recommends planting the Ohio Buckeye tree in rich, moist soils. The tree will adapt to sun and partial shade. With a dense canopy, the tree provides lots of summer shade.

Dec 27, 2023 · Evergreen trees make great backgrounds, windscreens, and privacy screens in the residential landscape. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 27 wonderful evergreen trees that will keep your garden looking great all year. Regarding residential landscape design, there is no question that evergreens make the best foundational plants.

Dec 28, 2022 · The best trees for backyard enjoyment tend to provide shade, privacy, and hopefully year-round interest. Some of the best backyard trees include various types of maple, magnolia, dogwood, birch, redbud, and even fruit trees like cherry or crabapple.

Mar 18, 2025 · This tree’s unique, brush-like flowers attract pollinators and add vibrant color to gardens. It’s drought-tolerant and suitable for coastal areas, providing both beauty and resilience. The bottlebrush tree’s rapid growth and adaptability make it a …

Feb 17, 2022 · When thinking about your choice of best backyard trees, one of the first questions you'll need to answer is whether you want a deciduous or evergreen variety. Deciduous trees have the advantage of changing with the seasons, and many have attractive flowers, fruits or …

Mar 27, 2025 · Before choosing a fast-growing fruit tree to plant, you should check that you have the preferred soil type. "Proper soil preparation, consistent watering, and organic fertilization are key to ensuring healthy growth and fruit production," says Annette Thurmon, author of Simple Country Living and farms at Azure Farm in Georgia. While you may be thinking about the abundant harvest and freshest ...