Q. Recently, I saw a tree covered with large, upright red flowers in the Japanese Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Can you tell me more about it? — Reggie Dick, Bloomington A. A mature red horse ...

Suburban houses in a desert region have xeric landscaping. - Aaron Finn/Shutterstock Ever-increasing summer temperatures and unpredictable rainfall are unfortunate yet well-documented results of ...

This ornamental tree erupts in traffic-stopping blooms in early March around Fort Worth. But there’s a downside to their ...

Eastern redbud is a small native tree found in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. Redbuds generally grow to about 20 feet tall and 30 to 35 feet wide at the top. They bloom in early spring before ...

The red-flowering gum is not for those who like their street trees lined up military fashion or who love uniformity and predictability. This is an extreme individualist for gardeners who like to ...

Crape myrtle The "lilac of the South" gets its name from its crinkly, crepelike flowers and from foliage that resembles the true myrtle. Although native to China and Japan, crapes carry on here as if ...

"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 ...

Summer is here and the large, flowering yellow poinciana trees are blooming now. These trees are so large their colorful blooms will be visible from far away, so scan the horizon for yellow as you ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether your goal is to plant flowering trees that'll attract hummingbirds to your yard and garden, or you simply love flowers, planting trees ...