Maintenance. Some small ornamental trees require a lot of maintenance. If you don’t think you’ll be able to keep up, look for a type that requires less care. Seasonal Appeal. Curb appeal is ...

When most people think of trees, they think of majestic live oaks that tower over neighborhoods, bringing welcome shade for ...

Less traditional options, like the Loropetalum, can also be trained into small flowering trees. Spring is here. How do I know? The fringe trees are in full bloom. Nothing signals the arrival of ...

In fact, garden flowers in our cities and towns can provide insect pollinators ... Sandra Standbridge/ Shutterstock Birds such as blue tits might visit your garden to find food. By planting small ...

"A garden, like a library, is a whole made up of separate interests and mysteries: among these mysteries are green flowers ...

We continue our April focus on trees with some excellent flowering options and the right places to plant them.

Many small ornamental trees brighten the Chicago region with their spring blooms: redbuds, crabapples, serviceberries, magnolias, wild plums and many more. Cherries, not so much. The Japanese ...