Lawn & Garden
Frequently Asked Questions



Select a topic:
- Fruit Trees
- Garden and Household Pests
- Houseplants
- Lawn Care and Landscaping
- Pesticides and Fertilizer
- Trees and Shrubs
- Hiring a Tree Professional
- Moss
- Planting Trees
- Pruning
- Selecting a Tree
- Q: How do I select a variety of tree for my landscape?
- A: Trees and other plants are selected from various aspects, which include size of plant when mature, pest resistance, shape and etc. You can speak with the county Extension office and discuss the question with them. You can also consult horticulturists at nurseries and garden centers, reference books and visit arboretums and websites. The Rutgers Gardens website is an excellent source for exploring new landscape varieties.
- Q: I have a wet area in my yard, what kind of tree can tolerate wet conditions?
- Q: How do I select a variety of tree for my landscape?
- Shrubs
- Transplanting
- Watering, Fertilizing, and Mulching
- Vegetable Gardening and Small Fruits
- Wildlife