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Crape Myrtle Care: Pruning, Problems and Pros and Cons
Learn how to plant, water, feed and prune crape myrtles, what problems to watch for, and the honest downsides to weigh before adding one to your yard.
Choosing Trees
Ornamental & Fruit Trees
6 guides, starting with Crape Myrtle Care: Pruning, Problems and Pros and Cons.
Cold-Hardy Fig Trees and the Best Varieties
Compare cold-hardy fig varieties like Chicago Hardy, Celeste and Brown Turkey, learn how cold figs can take, and get tips for growing figs in cooler climates.
Double Weeping Cherry Tree: Size, Placement and Drawbacks
How big a double weeping cherry gets, where to plant it, how to care for it, and the real drawbacks, from short blooms to borers, before you buy one.
How Big Do Cherry Trees Get?
Cherry trees range from patio-size dwarfs to full-size trees over 30 feet. See sizes by type and rootstock, plus sun, spacing and pest basics.
How to Bury and Overwinter a Fig Tree
Step-by-step guide to burying a fig tree for winter, including when to do it, how to avoid rot and rodents, when to uncover it, and simpler alternatives.
Olive Trees at Home: Choosing and Growing the Best Variety
Compare Majestic Beauty and other olive tree varieties, learn how olive flowers and fruit work, and get planting and care tips for growing olives at home.
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