Pearl acacia is a large shrub, native to Australia, that can be pruned into a tidy 10- to 20-foot-tall tree. From late fall ...

At this time of year, it seems that yellow flowers are especially prominent in the garden. It’s as if the sun, which is suddenly more visible in the sky, has an ally in the color of so many spring ...

Spring is coming, and soon many trees will bloom before their foliage emerges. I enjoy spring, because driving by a golden trumpet tree in full bloom with its bright yellow flowers makes me happy. If ...

These last weeks have been an experience in color. As the tiny, perfect leaves of oak, maple, ash, birch and others emerge, it looks like a Monet painting — all subtle shades of gold, red, bronze and ...

Having a garden largely shaded by trees shouldn't shatter your dream of growing an impressive array of beautiful flowers outside your home. Not all plants require full sun exposure to thrive and some ...