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 springtime show now and will concentrate on producing leaves, deepening their roots ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Alternative: For a beautiful color without the local impacts, try out Monkey flower, Rocky Mountain iris, Douglas iris, and ...

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 ...

Enjoy a colorful spring without the wait! Explore 17 varieties of fast-growing flowering trees that bring vibrant blooms for ...

Severe cases may trigger bronchial asthma. Interestingly, the main culprit behind pollen allergies is not flowers, but trees. "Among trees, birch pollen is a particularly strong allergen ...

In the 1930s, area naturalists were suggesting that Quincy residents plant a dogwood tree, either pink or white. Mrs. Ward ...