Beach plums ( Prunus maritima) won't get to be very large, which means they can work well in smaller yards as a showpiece.

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

Bring bold color and lush vibes to your yard with these tropical plants that thrive in Florida’s heat and humidity.

Q: A couple of doors down from our home there is a large, round-headed shaped tree in the yard that has fairly large clusters of white blooms. Sort of shaped like a cluster of grapes. When we asked ...

As winter fades, some plants grace you with a showy welcome in spring. The large-petaled flowers of this tree, in particular, ...

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

Garlic mustard has been present in Multnomah County for decades, but the hard work of conservationists has kept it from ...

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

These are the most commonly available invasive vines you should never plant in your garden. Plus, native alternatives that ...

A common backyard bird you will see this summer are blue jays. Although they are known for their aggressive bullying behavior ...

If your backyard experiences dry spells, embracing drought-tolerant trees is a fantastic choice. Their ability to thrive even ...

While people in the southern regions have Crepe Myrtle and Magnolias that bloom in spring, we have lilacs and crabapple trees ...