Privacy fences are fine, but they send a certain message to your neighbors. If you have a small yard, these trees might be a ...

While the profuse show of brilliant white flowers of Callery pear ( Pyrus calleryana) might seem a welcome sight in the still ...

Imagine a backyard of trees with breathtaking pink flowers blooming each year. With these easy-to-grow tree varieties, it's ...

The Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) tree is native to Appalachia, and indigenous peoples have used the flowers, buds and seed pods as a food and medicinal source for centuries. Redbud is rich in ...

Blossoming across the eastern U.S. in spring, redbud trees were notably important during the settlement of the Appalachian ...

For glorious spring color, you really can't go past the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), which can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9. This deciduous tree is perfect for smaller gardens ...

This multicolored spectacle is why the plant is also known as Joseph’s Coat, referring to the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. The purple flowers that adorn this small shrub are ...

It was fast growing, had a nice shape, was a good size for the home landscape, had nice flowers in spring, and nice fall color. It was also thought to be sterile, meaning the small inedible fruit ...

Nothing marks the end of winter like a cheery spring flower. From the first snowdrops and daffodils to classic spring flowers like primroses and hellebores, these blooms are used by gardeners as a ...

is the American redbud (Cercis canadensis). This tree is also native to the eastern U.S. and can be grown in zones 4 through 9. You'll find that this gorgeous tree is the perfect pop of color for ...