Few spring flowering trees bloom as prolifically as the crabapple, with branches enveloped in a cloud of soft pink or white ...

While flowering shrubs and perennials certainly have their place in your garden, spring-blooming trees are equally valuable. Many pollinators depend on these early blooms for nectar, while birds stake ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Growing an ethereal garden you want to look at every day requires one crucial component: variety. While a ...

Japanese Magnolia blossoms in a garden. (Photo by G. Andrew Boyd, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune) (G. Andrew Boyd) Plant gladiolus corms through the end of March. Plant groups of corms every two weeks ...

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 ...

Late winter can be a good time to force branches from spring-flowering trees and shrubs to bloom indoors. Once buds open, move the branches to a brighter room, out of direct sunlight. The arrival of ...

When Martha bought her Bedford farm back in 2000, it was just empty fields with a few trees. Today, it's blooming with a variety of flowers, including magnolias and "lots and lots of daffodils," she ...

While warmer weather in recent weeks may feel like an invitation to dig into spring planting, experts urge patience for anyone looking to get an early start on their gardens — and caution vigilance ...