However, to really inspire those double takes, consider planting ornamental trees to boost your landscaping and curb appeal.

Here is an abbreviated list of “good” trees to plant in Central New York, with some notes regarding ornamental and other qualities. There are almost 750 tree species native to North America---far more ...

The good news is there are plenty of flowering trees to grow in pots at home, many of which bloom in beautiful shades of pink ...

Pruning is such a big part of fall cleanup that it may come as a surprise to hear me insist you put the clippers down for a ...

September is a great time to get out into the garden and there are a few tasks that you should prioritise - including pruning ...

To get a good display plant bulbs the autumn before and don’t cut off their leaves when they’ve finished flowering Grown for their cheery looking, wine goblet shaped flowers. Crocus look ...

These majestic and colorful trees can sell for $400 to more than $8,000 depending on health, maturity, and specific type. Flowering dogwood. Whether pink or white, these beautiful trees can be ...

Although some sources list purple millet as an annual, it can be grown as a perennial in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11. Not only is hairgrass a fun and clumpy sort of ornamental grass ...

In popular tourist cities around the world, there’s often a glorious park, garden, mountain or other green zone within ...

WHEN it comes to landscaping, don't be fooled by a tree with gorgeous blooming flowers. It may look like a beautiful addition to your yard, but its scent could leave you gagging. Not only does it ...

But whoever dreamed up the worst pruning practice for any tree — topping ornamental pears to “save them” from their fate — is out of their mind. Let me back up and explain. Ornamental pear ...

Last week I touched a nerve with my discussion of ornamental pears and the process of topping to preserve these trees. I rather expected this reaction as I penned the article. I knew I was pushing ...