Two women planting potted tree saplings in a backyard. - Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Fall gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with the best ways to plant trees in your yard. While you ...

Sweetgum is also a fast-growing shade tree with brilliant fall colors. It has a star-shaped leaf. One drawback of sweetgum is the spiny seed capsule. This fallen fruit can make walking in the yard ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many urban dwellers, growing their own fruit orchard feels like a pipe dream. But don't let the lack of a sprawling backyard stop you. As ...