Spring comes a little earlier in the South. Pale pink, snowy white, and fragrant purple blossoms dangle from trees and have us exalting in this season of renewal. If you're wondering what kind of tree ...

Get the jump on the growing season this year with these pretty early spring flowers that just can’t wait for warm weather.

That urge to grab your pruners the moment temperatures rise is one of the most natural impulses in gardening, and one of the most destructive. Every March, well-meaning gardeners pick up their loppers ...

Barber advises protecting young trees with cages—and then keeping them protected for years. His preferred method is a ...

Nothing beats a cherry blossom in the spring. The hard part is choosing which one. Will it be a deep dark crimson, a blush, a powder pink or a milky white? Or will you go for a very unusual sultry ...

Flowering trees fill the yard with dazzling colors while sheltering the home and providing privacy. Power up your yard's vivid canopy with these fast-growing flowering trees recommended by experienced ...

Many of the iconic Southern flowers like azaleas, magnolias, and dogwoods bloom in April. Learn more about these flowering ...

Love birdwatching? Want a more bird-friendly backyard? It might be time to go beyond the birdfeeder and consider how your yard itself is helping our feathered friends. Spring yard and garden season is ...

Pink flowering trees create a focal point in the garden, offering outstanding color and eye-catching blooms. These trees also ...

Some early signs of spring are obvious and welcome: the chattering of red-winged blackbirds among the cattails, the chirping of spring peeper frogs in the woods, or the sight of a robin skittering ...