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.

Miniature trees have become a popular way to grow apples in backyards. Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are smaller than standard varieties, yet faster to mature and produce. "Smaller trees are more ...