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Before choosing a small tree for your yard, consider your USDA hardiness zone, the type of soil on your property, and the amount of sunlight the area receives. Flowering Dogwood ... in many parts of ...

Considering a standalone tree extends 70 feet across and the production dynamics poor, these trees don't work for most residential landscapes. Instead of pecans, elect to grow the smaller almond trees ...

I’ve planted the last of the spring-flowering ... tree with cinnamon-hued, exfoliating bark. A mature paperbark maple is simply stunning. Other options for winter plants include red osier dogwood (red ...

In Washington Mountain State Forest, those valley maples have a chance of going on and on — cooling the air, protecting the ...

When I opened it, a crimson Japanese maple unfurled in all its glory. In her familiar scrawl, my sister had written: Dear Steven I hope the red maple tree gives you years of beauty and happiness.

It looks best in a naturalized woodland setting, beneath shrubs and trees. They can easily become overrun by competing perennials, so plant them near other well-behaved clumping plants such as ...

(KATU) — For the first time in 44 years the Portland Japanese Garden will decorate with winter decorations. The twist is that the decorations are to protect the garden’s trees. The garden did ...

If you’re stuck in a cycle of anxious thinking, some timeless Japanese techniques might help. These methods focus on simplicity, mindfulness, and embracing life’s imperfections. They offer a ...