Comparison between English and American food gardens; Advantages of training the trees flat on a wire trellis or against a wall; Uses of espalier; Drawbacks of the espalier technique; Comparison between summer and dormant pruning.RuttleJackEBSCO_AspRodales Organic Gardening...
Many homes, especially those built in the past 40 years or so, have narrow side gardens. These can be a challenge to design, because once the path is in place, there appears to be little room for anything else. As a result, many homeowners cannot get a vision for the possibilities and...
As a tree company, cutting is one of our specialties. Whether it involves an open forest or close or tight spaces in between a shed and a house, we have done it all before. Our equipment range includes a skid steer, a crane, and a bucket truck for those more difficult jobs. We even...
Best Artificial Christmas Tree for Small Spaces If space is tight in your home, then this artificial tree will be the perfect fit! This tree is on the narrow side, but it’s sold with many height options. So you can fill the vertical space without taking up too much space on the floor...
Deciding on the best trees to plant close to a house is a big decision, so first check out our expert suggestions for inspiration. Plus don't forget you can always find out the best trees to grow in pots if you want to play it super safe or space is tight. Jonathan FargionFounder of...
It makes a wonderful specimen in a smaller area, and it is also perfect for a unique screen or informal hedge, planted at 3 or 4-foot centers for a tight screen, or 10 feet apart for an avenue. Weeping Beech (Pendula Group) Trees with pendulous branches always attract attention, and a...
Completed in 2014 in Tan Binh District, Vietnam. Images by Hiroyuki Oki. Under rapid urbanization, cities in Vietnam have diverged far from their origins as sprawling tropical forests. In Ho Chi Minh City, for example,...
Perfect for a tight corner, the Amanogawa cherry is a gorgeous, slim-fit fastigiate or column-like tree that is clothed head to foot with lightly fragrant pale-pink double flowers in late spring. "It's quite an unusual thing to see, an upright cherry, [and] its form would fit in ...
Smaller Evergreens for Tight Spaces Dwarf conifers areen vogueright now for everything from growing in pots on a deck to creating miniaturized conifer gardens. While slower growing than their full-sized counterparts, that’s an advantage in a small space. Dwarf conifers are easy to maintain and...
When planted in a tight row, these trees form a green wall. This is great for adding privacy to your yard or as a windbreak. Arborvitae is a great tree to grow because customers almost always purchase multiple trees at a time. Arborvitae trees are easy to trim and shape, either enhancing...