As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Dealing with exposed tree roots in your yard can be frustrating. Grass struggles to grow, the tree is at greater risk of damage, and the area around it becomes a tripping hazard and just plain ...

Colors enrich, beautify and unify our landscapes. When adding color to the landscape, we often rely on flowering bedding plants and perennials. However, they add considerably to the effort spent on ...

On a back roads drive to the western North Carolina mountains, we always pass by a scenic little farm whose crowning glory is a row of majestic purple leaf plum trees lining the driveway. I am always ...

Nothing beats the spectacular show fall foliage puts on in the autumn, and you don’t have to travel states away to experience beautiful color. These 17 trees will turn your landscape into a seasonal ...

For a beautiful landscape with healthy shade trees, follow these underplanting best practices. Reviewed by Joseph Tychonievich A tree by itself has numerous benefits. It adds beauty, creates shade, ...

Question: We have noticed both yellow- and pink-flowered trees in Central Florida landscapes. What are the names and are they reliable landscape additions? Answer: You and many other residents have ...