What to know about woody shrubs in your landscape. Woody shrubs and small trees have many overlapping characteristics.

Next up on our list of the best fruit trees for a small garden are cherries. Although they're less common in UK gardens, cherry trees are relatively easy to grow, even for novice gardeners.

Although technically thought of as a shrub, hibiscus can grow up to 7 feet tall, landing it squarely in the small tree category. With its large showy blooms, it adds a tropical flair to any garden.

"Trees can enhance a residential garden in several ways, particularly by adding to the landscape’s beauty," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "They provide one or more vertical counterpoints to low ...

You can usually get by without staking small trees, but larger ones should be staked. I use 2-inch-diameter wooden stakes available from most full-service nurseries and garden stores.

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from ...