"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 ...

Having a flowering tree in your backyard can really improve your curb appeal. But why should you choose a flowering tree with pink-colored blossoms in particular? The answer is simple: some ...

Trees with vibrant spring blossoms are often at the top of gardeners’ and landscapers’ planting lists. Their popularity is likely due to the attention the flowers attract this time of year, the ...

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 ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. The Japanese camellia is an evergreen shrub that ...

When Kathleen Salisbury worked in a garden center, lots of customers asked for plants with four-season interest. Most of them equated that with evergreens. Salisbury, now director of Temple University ...