Q: My landscaper is recommending a redbud tree in the planter attached to my pool. I asked him if that’s a good tree to plant so close to the pool. He said it was, because it wasn’t messy and was ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you spot lavender-pink flowers clustered on bare tree branches in early spring, you've probably ...

Blooming trees are one of the most beautiful sights of spring, and the eastern redbud tree really knows how to put on a good display! “There are so many things to love about this tree,” raves Andrew ...

If you're looking to brighten up a lackluster lawn or add some structural interest to your home's perimeter, planting a tree can be an excellent landscaping choice. But, while these glorious gifts of ...

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Members of the Natural Resources Branch handed out approximately 500 white flowering dogwood, Eastern redbud and Shumard red oak tree seedlings at the Main Exchange in honor of Arbor ...

Fall offers a great opportunity to plant trees. Newly planted trees can establish themselves strongly and quickly in warm, moist soils and enjoy the cooler temperatures of early fall. There are no ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...