Small ornamental trees are terrifically useful, offering beauty, structure, and seasonal interest without overwhelming smaller residential spaces. While they are perfectly suited to compact gardens ...

Nurseries and garden centers are seeing increased new interest in small ornamental trees – especially native varieties of them. Christopher Uhland, owner of Chester County’s Harmony Hill Nursery and a ...

* What it is: Carolina silverbells are mid-sized flowering trees that are native to the southeastern U.S. They’re usually found growing as under-story trees in nature. Silverbells are at their best in ...

"Pocket gardens" of native plant species are becoming more common in urban areas. We tag along with a volunteer tending to tiny gardens in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood.

Trees add immense value to the landscape, both aesthetically and economically. They provide the foundation around which we build our gardens and give homes a more established, live-in appearance. Get ...

Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees, but don't have ...

The benefits of trees are boundless. Whether it is the calming aesthetics of a tree-lined path or street, the cooling shade of a looming oak on a summer day, or the joy of watching wildlife shelter ...

Whether you’re gardening within the confines of a small landscape or your yard requires height and mass, consider selecting a native plant or tree for your next project. “Because native plants are ...

Columnist: Native plants and rain gardens can help Michigan yards reduce erosion, absorb stormwater and protect lakes and ...

By Barbara Bryson “Look, a towhee!” the homeowner exclaimed, indicating the red-eyed, orange-and-black bird kicking leaves ...