Holidays are for carols, not cussing. Make tree trimming less work and more fun with this guide at your side

Take cues from Hermes, Burberry and Tiffany & Co. for your tree trimmings this year

Juice up a small garden with one of these easier-care or worth-the-effort fruit trees for a mild climate

Give your landscape the quintessential look of autumn with the red, orange and yellow leaves of these standouts

Learn to recognize trees that may be affected by diseases or pests so you can quickly take action

Set off wood tones, highlight architectural features, go minimalist ... white trim is anything but standard when you know how to use it

A Texas ranch house gets a modern makeover and a two-story addition that wraps around a protected backyard elm

Trees define spaces in multiple ways and bring a layer of shade and intrigue to the landscape

Plant a mini orchard in fall, winter or early spring to enjoy fresh-off-the-tree fruit the following year

Big enough for shade but small enough for easy care, these amiable trees mind their manners in a modest outdoor space