Thankfully there are many conifer tree species to choose from. “People are really getting into conifers,” says landscape designer Geno Neri of Neri Landscape in Batavia, Illinois. “Homeowners like ...

Dwarf and miniature conifers have a place in today's landscape Published: Dec. 10, 2008, 8:14 p.m. By Valerie Sudol | For Inside Jersey JERRY McCREA/THE STAR-LEDGER ...

Dwarf trees grow about a foot a year and reach maturity at around 8 to 10 feet tall. If your soil is good, some varieties might not even need fertilizer to speed up their growth.

Dwarf conifers may be small in size, but they can play a dominate role in your landscape as valuable and versatile resources that supply backyard birds with the wildlife essentials they seek.

Dwarf fruit trees are smaller versions of the much larger fruit trees of our parents and grandparents’ era. Today’s dwarfs can be grown in large pots on a patio or deck and can fit nicely into ...

Hornbeam also has a relatively compact growth habit (it can easily be pruned or pollarded) and comes in dwarf and columnar varieties too, making it one of the best privacy trees for small ...

TREES AND SHRUBS add structure, color and interest to any landscape. Those with dark leaves play a key role in mixed borders, where their colorful foliage contrasts beautifully with blooms of ...

It’s common to see such trees planted mere feet from the corners of homes. Landscape “professionals” make this mistake constantly, often at the urging of their customers.