
Tree roots can grow beyond the canopy of a tree, so a bit of wiggle room is a very good idea."

"For a 20-foot tree, plant no less than 10 feet from the house. "A good rule is to plant a tree away from the house at a distance equal to one-half of the maximum tree height," says Kate Karam, a landscape architect with Monrovia. To pick the perfect species for your garden, first measure out exactly how much space you have. And if you're looking for something justttt right for a small yard, the choices may seem endless.

Trees come in all sizes, from towering oaks to small fruit trees you can grow on your patio fruit trees you can grow on your patio.
