Early blooming trees, such as flowering apricots and cherries, are beginning to blossom, signaling the arrival of spring.
There are three groups of cherries, based on different species, and it is important to know which you have, as established trees are pruned differently. Sweet cherries, derived from the European wild ...
For a tree to be admired at a distance – as a lawn centrepiece, for example – white-stemmed birches are widely planted: Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii “Doorenbos”, for example, or for orange bark ...
As I walked my yard recently, I made a tiny bouquet for spring. Among the stems was a Japanese dogwood branch from a tree ...
If you want to plant a fruit tree in your backyard to grow your own apples or pears, consider whether you'll need more than ...
Few plants can thrive in the cold embrace of clay soil, but the eight trees and bushes in our lineup persevere and even ...
Did you know that sakura isn’t just one type of tree but over 200 distinct cherry blossom species? From soft pink petals to rare golden hues, each variety has its own charm. Discover 10 stunning types ...
Swindon council leader Jim Robbins has planted a tree as part of the ongoing project to transform Fleming Way into a vibrant green corridor.
In northern Uganda’s Pader district, farmers are working to preserve agricultural landscapes that have fed their communities for generations. These shea parklands, where carefully maintained trees ...
If you want to see cherry blossoms before the main season, head south of Tokyo, where some varieties bloom as early as January. ・Atami (Shizuoka Prefecture): Located about 1.5 hours from Tokyo, about ...
Its dense habit also makes it an ideal privacy hedge if left to grow in shrub form. Almost no other tree is as stunning as a cherry blossom tree when it’s in full flower (after all, there are ...