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Close-up of a hand holding a small Juniperus plant in bonsai form - one of the beginner bonsai trees. This small evergreen conifer is characterized by its compact, gnarled trunk and scale-like foliage, which is vibrant green. The branches of the Juniper bonsai are meticulously trained and pruned to achieve a balanced, aesthetic form.

11 Best Bonsai Tree Types for Beginners

If you’re thinking about getting started in the art of bonsai, start with a tree that is flexible and sturdy to learn the ropes. Here are 11 of the best trees for beginners.

Brown and white pots neatly arranged against a white wall. Each pot contains a unique houseplant, showcasing a variety of shapes and colors. One houseplant rests atop a charming wooden ladder, adding a touch of natural beauty to the space.

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21 Beautiful Trees You Can Grow Indoors in Pots and Containers

Trees add height, fill space, and bring a touch of the outdoors into your home with little effort from you. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton lists 23 trees perfect for growing as houseplants in containers.

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21 Oak Tree Varieties for Your Landscape

Are you looking for the ideal oak for your landscape? Luckily, there are oak tree species that are well adapted to just about any growing conditions, so no matter where you live, there’s an oak tree for you! In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will introduce 25 beautiful oak trees to liven up your landscape.

Close-up of a Service Berry Tree in a sunny garden. The tree possesses oval, finely toothed leaves that alternate along the branches. The plant produces clusters of small, round berries that range in color from red to purple-black, resembling miniature apples.

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How To Plant, Grow, and Care for Serviceberry Trees

If you’re looking for a piece for your garden or property that adds year-round interest, look no further. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses how to plant, grow, and care for the versatile Serviceberry trees.

A close-up captures the stunning beauty of a luxurious redbud tree in full bloom. The majestic tree boasts a vibrant green canopy overflowing with delicate pink flowers. Flowers form small, tightly packed clusters that resemble tiny puffs of cotton candy.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Redbud Trees

Thinking about adding a feature tree to your garden? Have you considered a rescue tree? With its stunning spring flowers and beautiful shape and foliage, it is a striking tree to add to your landscape. Master Gardener Laura Elsner will walk you through growing and maintaining redbud trees.

Close-up of a blooming Magnolia grandiflora in a sunny garden. The leathery, elliptical leaves have a deep green color on the upper surface and a velvety, rusty-brown underside. The massive, creamy-white flower has a waxy texture with numerous petal-like tepals.

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How to Grow a Magnolia Tree from Seed

Magnolia trees can be propagated via softwood cuttings, grafting, air layering, and chip budding, but why not try your hand at starting one from seed? The reward of the extra time and energy spent is worth it when you enjoy a magnolia tree you started from seed! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through eight steps you can take to do so.

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How to Plant Trees in Pots or Containers: 13 Pro Tips

Growing trees in containers is an exciting garden project both indoors and out. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the process of planting trees in containers with these tips.

A sprawling backyard garden featuring a variety of lush evergreen and seasonal plants, showcasing diverse shapes and shades of green. The vibrant foliage creates a visually appealing landscape that changes with the seasons, offering a dynamic and refreshing outdoor environment.

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27 Best Evergreen Trees for Residential Landscapes

Evergreen trees make great backgrounds, windscreens, and privacy screens in the residential landscape. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 27 wonderful evergreen trees that will keep your garden looking great all year.

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13 Best Fire-Resistant Trees for a Defensible Landscape

Protect your home from wildfires by choosing trees with low-flammability and fire-safe attributes! Former organic farmer and horticultural expert Logan Hailey digs into 13 fire-resistant yet beautiful trees for a defensible landscape.

A closeup of a Japanese maple tree with colorful leaves in the garden. The tree has a powerful thick trunk forked towards the top. The leaves have autumn shades of orange, red and yellow. Many leaves fell to the ground.

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25 Japanese Maple Varieties with Stunning Foliage

Japanese maples are excellent additions to the garden, with so many cultivars to consider. Texas Master Naturalist Sarah Jay discusses 27 different varieties you can plant in your yard.

A hand delicately pours crystal-clear water from a transparent plastic bottle into a blue-green stand of a Christmas tree. The water replenishes the base, sustaining a beautifully adorned organic Christmas tree.

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Why Is My Christmas Tree Not Drinking Water?

If your Christmas tree isn’t taking in water, there could be a simple explanation for why this is. In this article, tree decorating aficionado Melissa Strauss helps troubleshoot why your tree might not be as thirsty as it should be.

A gardener delicately holds an uprooted small conic spruce seedling with vibrant green leaves. The roots are carefully exposed, ready for planting. He wields a small shovel filled with rich, brown soil, preparing to nestle the plant into the earth.

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How to Plant Your Live Christmas Tree

Are you bringing home a live Christmas tree this year? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will tell you how to plant your tree and bring beauty to your garden for a lifetime.

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