"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Growing an ethereal garden you want to look at every day requires one crucial component: variety. While a ...

If you're looking to plant something big in your front yard (or elsewhere) to really draw the eye and make a bold statement, a flowering tree is a natural choice—and what color is bolder than pink? As ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about tabebuia trees. lavender, parsley, tomatoes, azaleas and lawn care ...

In early February, the flowering of Japanese cherry trees marks the beginning of spring in Hawaii. Today, the annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrating these trees and the ancient Japanese ...

Crabapples don’t have much of a following in the Northwest — yet. Extend the tree-blooming season with these varieties. We are blessed with an extended parade of flowering trees in the Northwest.

Shortly after Christmas, during intervals of mild weather, the Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) perfumes the air with a sweet scent of almond. This small deciduous tree explodes with color in ...

When you plant pretty trees with pink and white flowers in your backyard, the spring air fills with their sweet scent and lovely flowers. It’s like getting the best of both a backyard tree and a ...

As we approach June, it is time to highlight one of the best flowering trees for our local area: the dogwood. These trees’ brighten up our landscapes in May and June and offer additional interest in ...

Q: “I’m not sure if it’s because the weather has been so warm, or if this is normal timing, but what is this pink-flowering tree? It’s one of the first to bloom I’ve noticed.” What is this ...

In a city with often-mild fall colors and a downright dreary winter landscape, spring rewards with vibrant hues produced by an exploding array of blooms. Each year, visitors from around the country ...