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

Skunk cabbage is the first native wildflower to emerge in Chicago’s woodlands in spring. Other ephemerals will follow, ...

Getting wisteria to successfully bloom is my most asked question in relation to vines. Unfortunately, no one has ever given a ...

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

People are ready to put down roots. So here’s a look at eight trees that are — for better or worse — popularly planted in ...

I felt the urge to share….I was out in my car running errands last week on one of those gorgeous sunny days. Would rather have been home in my yard enjoying the sunshine there. I was sitting at the ...

Research schools, which number between 150 and 200, used the inflow of federal dollars to build labs and other infrastructure ...

If you're concerned about fruit drop, avoid planting them near walks and driveways. The fruit is a good food source for many forms of wildlife and makes great jelly. The flowers benefit many ...

After a long day of photographing wildlife, columnist Bill Danielson spots a porcupine munching on flower buds high in a backyard maple tree.

From camellias to roses, you can boost your home's value by growing these beautiful front yard plants and blooms.

Redbud flowers are among the easiest – and most enjoyable – wild foods to forage, offering a whimsical way to connect with ...

The uncertainty is arriving in a time of relative growth for syrup producers in the U.S. as well as Canada. Vermont has seen ...