A well maintained yard is both attractive and important to the health of your landscape for a variety of reasons. We all want a yard that looks manicured and well cared for, and limbing up trees is an important aspect of that look. Reasons to Limb Up (Prune Lower Branches) Trees A big reason to… Continue reading →

I bought a Clumping River Birch in April of this year (2018) from Home Depot. It has many trunks (over ten), yet I would like it to have 3-4 main tr...

River Birch are known for their exfoliating tree trunks, which peels to expose different shades of bark, making a great focal point in a landscape design.

The River Birch tree is a great tree to use due to its beautiful peeling bark. It has small leaves and pretty yellow fall color. Choose the improved variety Heritage Birch.

Warning: Your lawn is about to become the envy of the neighborhood.

Tour of our late summer backyard garden, deck and paver patio.

Beautiful river Birch with its many stems and peeling bark. Love this tree. http://www.landscape-design-advice.com/river-birch-tree.html

Betula nigra River Birch ​ Common Name: River Birch Botanical Name: Betula nigra Mature Height: 15-20m ​Key Features: Beautiful garden tree; Superb on very wet and dry soils, Flaking...

The birch tree is known for its silvery bark that gives off that wintery feeling to an area its planted. Most landscapers and architects prefer using this tree when designing a park or using it for urban planning because it's a tree that suits the theme of the area. If you want to know some of the best care tips for a birch tree then this is the post for you, check out the post!

Compare birch tree types native to the US, including river birch, paper birch and yellow birch. Plus, learn how to plant, care for and use birch trees in your garden. See pictures of some of the most popular birch cultivars.