Crepe myrtle makes an excellent small shade tree to plant near a patio or deck. It has a medium to fast growth rate, adding 1 ...

Make your mini holiday tree from boxwood clippings gathered in the garden or purchased at a nursery. Gardener Suzy Bales elevates her mini-trees on sturdy 5- to 6-inch "trunks" cut from small logs.

Add Some Greenery to Your Workspace with an Altoids Tin Mini Garden. May 16, 2011 If your cubicle is looking a bit sterile, ... try growing a miniature garden out of an Altoids tin.W.