Family Landscape & Tree Werks

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

11 Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Yard: 1. Silver maple (Acer saccharinum)

Don’t plant bad trees that will cost you time and money later. These tips will help you make the right tree choices for your yard.

10 Trees That Spell Trouble for Your Yard

Mature trees add a lot of value to your property, boosting both your home's price and your quality of life... but only if they are the right trees. When you make an investment in a tree, don’t inadvertently plant something that will become a maintenance headache or the eventual cause of a dispute with your neighbors. To play it safe, keep these 10 trees out of your landscaping plan.

Tree Guide: a great guide to help you decide what to plant

Tree Guide: a great guide to help you decide what to plant

10 Plants that Beat the Heat

Plant these heat-loving, hardy plants that thrive in hot weather. Simply water them once a week to enjoy their blooms all summer long.

DIY Holiday Bird Feeder

One of my favorite things to do on a lazy Saturday afternoon is to sit by the window with a cup of tea and watch the birds. Recently, my oldest daughter helped me make these festive pine cone bird feeders to encourage our feathered friends to visit more often. And because it’s the holiday season, we adorned our bird fe

10 Gorgeous Flowers Named After the Royal Family

Three Low Maintenance Landscape Strategies

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Prep your tree with a prune

Lawn chores don’t cease for winter: prune your trees (but not all of them!) in late winter. The benefit of pruning [many of] your trees in winter is it reduces the risk of the spread of disea…

Helpful tips for pruning landscape trees for maximum stability

Pruning is considered the best preventive maintenance for landscape trees and shrubs.

Clatskanie Grows: Pruning techniques for different tree types

How Do I Add Lights to an Existing Landscape Lighting System?

Do you have an existing outdoor lighting system and want to add lights? It isn't as simple as you think. Call a professional to set up your new additions.

Have fallen tree leaves covered your lawns yet?

Why experts say you should shred them with a lawnmower instead of rake them.

Choose the right shrubs for your yard

Whether you’re looking to increase your curb appeal or simply spruce up your home’s landscaping, shrubs are a great way to go. They provide focal points, fill in bare spots, and, depending on the shrub, can offer beautiful color and even fragrance.

Tips for Saving Trees & Shrubs After this Harsh Winter

Richard Grant shares his knowledge on tips for saving trees and shrubs after a harsh winter. It's not easy dealing with landscaping after winter

Evergreen Trees for Screens, Buffers and Hedges

This article provides helpful tips for selecting and planting trees for a screen, buffer or hedge planting

Watering Outdoor Fall Mums So They Last

Watering Outdoor Fall Mums So They Last ~ It is easy keep your outdoor Fall Mums healthy and extend their blooming time with this clever watering tip!