Do you want to grow a warm-climate tree with radiant spring blossoms? ‘Taiwan’ flowering cherry trees will fit the bill. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for these exciting flowering cherry trees.
Magnolias are among the oldest flowering plants in the world. The saucer magnolia is a special hybrid that thrives in lawns, gardens, and large containers. Whether buying one for the first time or cultivating an old specimen, this guide has everything you need to know about saucer magnolias and their care.
Lily magnolias are gorgeous shrubs and small trees that produce some of the prettiest flowers of spring. If you're thinking about planting one, read ahead as gardening expert Melissa Strauss gives the details on how to grow and care for these wonderful plants.
Have you tried delicious orange loquat fruit this season? If you love them and live in a warm climate, you can grow them easily at home. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to grow a loquat tree from seed.
Plum trees provide nutritious fruit, gorgeous flowers, and ample space for wildlife. They’re perfect for homesteads, landscapes, and wild spaces. Grow native plum species and you’ll help your local environment! Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares these 15 North American native plums that are perfect for your garden.
In this piece, Master Naturalist Sarah Jay discusses how to grow and care for ‘Forest Pansy’ Redbuds. Read on to learn how to include these stunning North American cultivars in your landscape.
Deciduous magnolias may not be as well known as their evergreen cousins, but they are no less beautiful. Star magnolia is a stunning tree that falls into this group. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about planting and caring for your own star magnolia.
Spring showers bring May flowers unless you’re planting one of these 15 trees! These spring flowering species emerge from winter dormancy earlier than other trees and shrubs. Whether you like native plants, gigantic blooms, or stately structures, there’s sure to be an option here for your garden.
March is the perfect month for pruning woody trees and shrubs! Many are deciduous and dormant during winter, giving you a clear view of their structure. Others bloom on new wood, making them perfect pruning candidates. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 trees and shrubs to prune in late winter and early spring.
Are you missing the ability to bring flowers from the garden inside your home? Prune your blooming trees and bring in the branches to force them indoors! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to do and which trees to try.
The cold temperatures of winter can stress evergreen trees and leave them more susceptible to infection. In this article, Briana Yablonski will share some of the most common evergreen tree diseases to check for once the coldest time of the year has passed.
February is a great time to plant many of the beautiful trees and shrubs that we enjoy during the warmer months. As long as the ground is workable, you can start putting them in the ground. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about some great February additions to the garden landscape.