The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are flowering months ahead of schedule, baffling scientists and raising fears about ...

Joshua trees rely on a single moth species to reproduce.

Photographers capturing earlier than expected blooming of the iconic Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert are being asked to ...

Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.

Do you ever feel like you see the same plants in every yard, year after year? The search for something different can feel like an ongoing chore, but a new trend is here to refresh your outdoor space.

Parsley hawthorn trees grow to about 15 to 20 feet tall. Clusters of white flowers appear in March or April and are soon followed by the foliage, which looks like flat Italian parsley, hence the ...

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 ...

If you want to attract pretty hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden, growing shrubs and trees with beautiful flowers that are also highly scented will certainly do the trick. It's even better if ...

Flowering trees make for a stunning centerpiece in any yard. They not only signify the arrival of different seasons with colorful, vibrant blooms, but they also lend sweet aromas and a sense of whimsy ...

As I gazed upon my bleak winter garden, I decided to look into which winter-flowering trees and shrubs I might plant for a four-season garden. The only bright spots I see are provided by two ...