If you plan to plant a tree this fall, consider an oak. We've planted hundreds of trees on our acreage, and oaks have been among the most trouble-free (and visitor-admired). They include handsome ...

Most oaks are large trees, so you do need plenty of room to accommodate them. “It’s very important to be realistic about how big an oak tree will grow,” he said.

Crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are an ideal tree to grow in container-style gardens. This deciduous tree native to Asia thrives in pots and containers with good drainage.

Tips for growing fruit trees in containers All kinds of tasty fruit can be grown in containers in small spaces, from dwarf citrus to cherries, apples, pomegranates, figs and even guavas and avocados.

In 1872, a Nebraska newspaper editor and tree lover named J. Sterling Morton proposed dedicating a day to planting trees in his home state. The idea, shall we say, took root. That year, April 10 ...