I later learned that yes, there is a Japanese Dogwood that has yellow flowers and it blooms in February, just when one is hungry for color in the garden. It is known as Cornus mas, Cornelian ...

Japanese gardens are popular for many reasons, not least the tranquility, harmony and beauty associated with them. These qualities can be applied to any yard in a myriad of ways. If you are keen to ...

Q: Which tree should I plant in my front yard for shade that will not get so huge but will grow some. Our dogwood got taken out last summer but the tree did not need to be removed. Our porch will ...

As I walked my yard recently, I made a tiny bouquet for spring. Among the stems was a Japanese dogwood branch from a tree with exfoliating bark and odd flowers.

Dear Reader: The tree in question is the beautiful Japanese or Kousa dogwood, Cornus kousa, which blooms about a month after the other dogwoods, Cornus florida.

As some of my regular readers may know, I live in my childhood home - the place where four children, two parents, and many cats and a dog lived, loved and laughed. Today, it still remains a safe ...

I’d love to grow native grasses or wildflowers, but how can I control this invasive that comes at me from my neighbors? The impenetrable thickets of 6-8 foot Japanese knotweed are bad. So bad ...