Some trees are gaining popularity as gardeners and landscapers seek out colorful and ornamental varieties that offer low ...

Trees that bloom year-round might seem too good to be true. Not so if you pick trees from this list of trees with long or ...

Crape myrtle The "lilac of the South" gets its name from its crinkly, crepelike flowers and from foliage that resembles the true myrtle. Although native to China and Japan, crapes carry on here as if ...

Flowering trees make for a stunning centerpiece in any yard. They not only signify the arrival of different seasons with colorful, vibrant blooms, but they also lend sweet aromas and a sense of whimsy ...

The glossy leaves smell like cinnamon and nutmeg, and the yellow bell-shaped flowers, which bloom in winter from early December to February, smell like candy canes and vanilla. Grown against a wall, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One great thing to love about beautiful blooming trees is the welcome shade they offer come summer. In ...

Flowering trees can become a floral focal point for your front yard or a natural way to add stunning color to the back. If you live in a warm climate and want to update your landscaping with gorgeous ...

Parsley hawthorn trees grow to about 15 to 20 feet tall. Clusters of white flowers appear in March or April and are soon followed by the foliage, which looks like flat Italian parsley, hence the ...

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and low, spreading growth habit, which reduces flame height. Ranging from ...

Over the past several weeks I have been enjoying going out into my yard and see­ing the various trees not only offering welcoming shade, but also beautiful flowers, which began blooming in the early ...

It is good to know that some things are here to stay. It will soon be spring in Northeast Florida. Gardeners everywhere are preparing by sharpening their pruning tools and mower blades, cleaning the ...

In the 1940s, Bing Crosby hit the song charts as he crooned “Poinciana, your branches speak to me of love, pale moon is casting shadows from above.” The Poinciana of song is the Royal Poinciana or ...