The flowering dogwood tree (Cornus florida) is an all-season beauty that fits in any garden. Here's the best time to plant ...

The flag-driven colors of red, white and blue will be everywhere this summer as America marks its 250 th anniversary. Gardeners can get into the patriotic-birthday act by focusing on those three ...

What’s your favorite color? My favorite color has always been green. I guess it figures, given my life-long interest in plants. But, if you ask me what my favorite color of flower is, I would say blue ...

Want big blooms in a small space? Small flowering trees can add structure, color, and seasonal interest to patios, balconies, and tight yards—without outgrowing their spot. This guide covers 12 ...

Summer has faded and gone. Autumn’s bright foliage does compensate, somewhat, for the dearth of flowers, but a few of my trees and shrubs (and several perennials) bloom in October, and I treasure them ...