If you've caught sight of those stunning, petite, white-flowered trees this spring, you're witnessing one of the most dazzling spectacles of the season: the fringe trees. Every spring, I receive a ...

Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global deforestation a real environmental concern, every tree planted—even just one or two in the ...

Nurseries and garden centers are seeing increased new interest in small ornamental trees – especially native varieties of them. Christopher Uhland, owner of Chester County’s Harmony Hill Nursery and a ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...

When you plant pretty trees with pink and white flowers in your backyard, the spring air fills with their sweet scent and lovely flowers. It’s like getting the best of both a backyard tree and a ...

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...

I am thinking of planting two fringetrees in my yard. However, I’ve come across mentions of their susceptibility to Emerald Ash Borer. Is this insect a problem in Maryland (I’m fairly new to the area) ...