Redbud trees bloom in early spring before their leaves appear. The unusual blooming habit of buds sprouting directly on branches is called cauliflory. Discover the perfect redbud tree for your garden.

Check out our guide to the best spring-flowering trees that Southerners love. You'll want to plant at least one of these gorgeous spring-blooming trees.

To stay healthy, sometimes trees need a little help in the form of a trim. Pruning is an essential maintenance activity to promote tree health, safety, and aesthetics. Since trees are large, ...

This shade tree makes a lovely addition to the yard. Unfortunately, it can come with a host of problems like pests, disease, and aggressive root systems.

While out for a walk this weekend, some leaves were really in my face, which got me thinking about why. This is a very leafy time of year, with lots of leaves underfoot, so many that walking in the ...

A little knowledge of botany can be helpful, even if you’re an amateur gardener. Here are a few things you should know about what happens in the fall. By Margaret Roach What’s going on out there — and ...

You know you’ve seen them this time of year: Those lone trees still clinging to their fall-hued leaves, shamelessly sticking out from their naked neighbors in a winter-white forest or in the middle of ...