Trees and shrubs

Nebraska designated the cottonwood (Populus deltoides) as the official state tree in 1972, replacing the original choice made in 1937 - the American elm (Ulmus Americana L.). The cottonwood tree is often associated with pioneer Nebraska - shoots were collected and planted on claims, and several famous early landmarks were cottonwood trees.

Whether your goal is adding quick curb appeal, shade or privacy, here are 10 trees that provide results faster than average.

“Few residential trees die of ‘old age.’ Mechanical damage and improper tree care will kill more trees than any insects or diseases.” This poster ‘How to Kill a Tree’ b…

This plant goes by several names—but whether you call it smoke bush, smoke tree, Cotinus, or even cloud tree or wig tree, it's an easy-to-grow, wonderful addition to the garden.

Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is an ancient North American species, wilder than most other plants you can grow in your edible landscape. Having only been in cultivation for about 100 years – a mere blip in

Look at urban and suburban gardens, and you will see tiny plots of land where any passerby can look. But you can solve privacy and space problems in your garden with narrow, columnar, and fastigiate

Difference between trees, bushes and grasses

Abundant across the globe, many don't know that spruce trees are a valuable wild edible and a vital vitamin C source in survival situations.

Fall trees' bright colors are something to look forward to as the temperatures dip. Fill your yard with fiery hues with these trees and shrubs.

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