Are you interested in creating art using trees and shrubs? Topiary is the practice of shaping and forming trees and shrubs into shapes. Bonsai is the art of specially training trees and shrubs so they stay in miniature sizes. Learn methods for these and other arts in this section.
Jeremy Telford, the "Balloon Guy," makes his own balloon Christmas trees every year. They're non-toxic and biodegradable, since the balloons are made from tree sap.
If you're using a living Christmas tree, show us how it's done! Share your story and picture below.
Plants vs Zombies is an addicting game where you have to choose certain plants to battle zombies that are trying to eat your brains.
Feeling creative? Write a haiku about trees.
The haiku is a Japanese form of poetry. Here is your chance to be creative and write a haiku about trees.
Know someone who loves to practice the art of bonsai? Here are ten suggestions of gifts they are sure to enjoy.
One of the main objections to cut Christmas trees is that they are thrown away after the first use. Some people who want a real tree choose to buy a living one and plant it later. However, this will not work for everyone. Here are 6 ways you can recycle your Christmas trees once you are ready to take them down.
You can make simple glitter pine cone ornaments for your Christmas tree. This is a great pine cone craft to do with children.
Pine cone birdfeeders are a good way to invite feathered friends to your backyard. This is easy enough for even young children to help create.
Scented pine cones can be an easy and fun craft to do with your children, especially if you use glue and spices.
Scented pine cones add a wonderful fragrance to the home. While cinnamon is the most common choice, you can use any kind of essential oil. Use these directions to make your own scented pine cones.
Bonsai trees are unusually small. Do you need to buy special seeds to start a bonsai tree?
An About.com video that shows you how to properly plant your seeds for bonsai trees.
in this article, our Landscaping Guide, David Beaulieu, presents the basic creation and care of bonsai trees.
Topiary is the art of pruning trees into all kinds of shapes and sizes. Watch this About.com video that introduces the basics of working with topiaries.
Hedges are a great way to divide garden spaces and provide privacy. In this picture tutorial, About.com's Guide to Landscaping, David Beaulieu, demonstrates the proper way to trim hedges.
Richard Reames practices the art of "arboriculture" - shaping the trunks and branches of trees.
