Fruit trees can transform your backyard into a mini orchard, but many types won't be ready to harvest until a decade or more after planting. Luckily, there are fast-growing fruit trees that you can ...

Most people looking for privacy trees run into the same problem. The ones that grow fast tend to get enormous and the ones that stay a manageable size grow at a glacial pace. Plant a Leyland cypress ...

There are many trees that provide excellent shade in the landscape. These trees are all fast growing, hardy, and can be ...

Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.5) Fig trees grow quickly. Since they resist many diseases, that cuts out some of the stress of growing them. Figs are suitable for container growing and can survive ...

Some fruits take years to mature, but others grow much faster. Here are five fast-growing fruit trees you can plant in your backyard for a quicker harvest. In the southern US, the climate is ideal for ...

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...

What kinds of fruit can I grow with somewhat limited space in my landscape? We have a wide range of fruit that can be grown in our climate. You probably have room for one more tree in your yard. When ...

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 ...

As winter begins to ebb in a few weeks, people will be thinking about landscape issues again. An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I ...