As many gardeners and homeowners make an effort to make their outdoor space more environmentally friendly, they are looking to add native tree varieties. As House Digest's Garden Editor and in-house ...

When you hear cherry trees, your mind might immediately spring to the beautiful cherry blossoms that unfurl during spring, perking up parks, street walks, and your home. But there's more to cherry ...

Harvesting cherries from a homegrown cherry tree is next-level gardening. This striking tree also enhances your garden year-round with beautiful spring blooms, vibrant summer foliage, and stunning ...

Black cherry is a venerable species often overlooked in our woods and gardens. Black cherry trees don't reach the dimensions of walnut trees, nor do they have the longevity of oaks. What they lack in ...

When state forester Randy Schindle and his wife were walking their dog in Seven Mile Creek Park this spring, he spotted a tree he thought might be special. He took some preliminary measurements of the ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

If you want to nurture birds in your yard, you cannot go wrong by planting a black cherry tree (Prunus serotina). It is considered a keystone species, which means it has a disproportionately large ...

With the right variety, location, and care, you can successfully grow and harvest delicious cherries in your backyard. Cherry trees offer beauty in every season, support local wildlife, and reward you ...