Redbuds in bloom are a most welcome harbinger of spring. Their dense clusters of magenta flowers bloom early, providing splashes of color against a winter landscape of browns and grays. Is the name ...

Redbuds include some of our most charming native trees. In early spring, before leaf-out, a profusion of small, sweet pea–shaped, lavender-pink to rosy purple flowers appears on twigs, branches, and ...

Come springtime, just look up: There are so many flowering trees that help the world come alive after a long, dreary winter. One of these colorful trees, which you’ll likely see around town come ...

The rains have started and the weather is cool, so it is a good time to plant trees. Last week we went over a list of large shade trees, but there are several good reasons to plant small and medium ...

Question: I‘m thinking about redoing my garden and might have a spot for a tree. Would this be a good choice for my garden? Answer: Trees provide shade, habitat and food sources for a wide variety of ...

The blossom of the eastern redbud tree is a herald of spring. From March, pink and purple pea-like blooms open on stems, branches and trunks, illuminating the entire tree in vibrant hues. While the ...