Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about conscious luxury, focusing on travel, well-being & art. Enzo Enea, one of the world’s leading landscape architects, ...

Flowering, fruiting or evergreen; dwarf, standard or slow-growing giant, trees are much more than their roots, leaves and ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

As winter begins to ebb in a few weeks, people will be thinking about landscape issues again. An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I ...

Privacy trees and hedges can add much-needed and beautiful separation from neighbors, busy streets, and less-than-ideal views. The best choices for privacy trees will ...

Spring-flowering trees bring color and beauty to our late winter and spring landscapes. The earliest flowering types typically begin to bloom in late January or February (although they are blooming a ...

Whether you have a small suburban lot or a big, rambling yard, any outdoor space becomes infinitely more attractive and inviting with the addition of at least one gorgeous, shady tree. While there's a ...

Overplanting of identical species in landscaping, like Queen palms, reduces biodiversity and increases vulnerability to diseases. Ganoderma butt rot, a lethal soil-borne fungus, poses a significant ...