It's an ideal mix of the three different soil particle sizes – sand, silt and clay – and so is generally thought to be the ...

Two of my favorite flowering trees, and perhaps yours, too, are the redbud and lilacs. Both are just finishing their ...

The straight species are often used for large areas, where they can form dense thickets. Smaller varieties are great for rain ...

Growing tips for tree dogwoods: The stunning bracts and structure of these dogwoods make a perfect accent in the garden. Use them as a specimen or plant in small groups near a sidewalk or patio for ...

The memories of first encounters with certain plants last a lifetime. Often, such plants are discovered growing in places ...

Many native flowering dogwood blooms are gone, however there is another interesting dogwood now in full bloom. Kousa is a ...

Spring is a great time to plant trees. Cole Plassman, an intern with the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District, ...

Looking for more shade, color, or privacy for your backyard? These landscaping trees are sure to beautify your property.

While in Grenada, Mississippi, speaking at the Garden Clubs of Mississippi’s 26th Annual Convention, I couldn’t help but ...

We have the Dogwood planted right where we’ll see it when we pull in the driveway. Ginnie’s mind can take her back to when she was a little girl in Missouri, the oldest of seven children, never ...

Dogwoods are versatile plants that can add beauty to any garden, with their vibrant flowers, colorful stems, and berries.

“Transferring flowering branches in pots adds verticality and elegance to your staging as well,” Cho says. She recommends ...