If you're looking to plant something big in your front yard (or elsewhere) to really draw the eye and make a bold statement, a flowering tree is a natural choice—and what color is bolder than pink? As ...

"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 ...

While a neat lawn and vibrant flowerbeds can make a strong first impression, introducing height and variety with taller plants — like hedges, climbing plants and flowering trees — adds real depth to ...

Crape myrtle The "lilac of the South" gets its name from its crinkly, crepelike flowers and from foliage that resembles the true myrtle. Although native to China and Japan, crapes carry on here as if ...

With flowering trees, you get the height and size of a tree, plus pretty blooms. Check out the best types of flowering trees.

Eastern redbud is a small native tree found in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. Redbuds generally grow to about 20 feet tall and 30 to 35 feet wide at the top. They bloom in early spring before ...

Flowering trees can become a floral focal point for your front yard or a natural way to add stunning color to the back. If you live in a warm climate and want to update your landscaping with gorgeous ...

Q: “I’m not sure if it’s because the weather has been so warm, or if this is normal timing, but what is this pink-flowering tree? It’s one of the first to bloom I’ve noticed.” What is this ...

Crabapples don’t have much of a following in the Northwest — yet. Extend the tree-blooming season with these varieties. We are blessed with an extended parade of flowering trees in the Northwest.