Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pink flowers and dark foliage of a loropetalum shrub in bloom in spring Loropetalum, sometimes known as Chinese fringe flower, is ...

Trees play several roles in the home landscape. Here are some expert recommendations for which trees to plant for the ...

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 ...

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 ...

These resilient flowering trees are a no-brainer in most of the South. They love a sunny environment and thrive in the upper, middle, lower, and coastal South planting zones. Drought-tolerant once ...

Two beautiful broadleaf evergreen trees that stay small and thrive in hot, sunny conditions are magnolia grandiflora “Little Gem” and Fremontodendron californicum (flannelbush). Magnolia grandiflora ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One great thing to love about beautiful blooming trees is the welcome shade they offer come summer. In ...

Q: I want to replace my storm-damaged tree with a single-trunk, evergreen flowering bush that would stand about 8 feet tall. - D.F., Houston A: The Mexican orchid tree, Bauhinia Mexicana, flowers ...

Evergreen shrubs are dependable and practical plants. They keep their color throughout the year, and depending on the ones you choose, some can provide background interest while others can act as ...

As a country bumpkin, I sometimes envy townies when it comes to the opportunity to do something fantastical with their gardens. Plonk a banana plant slap-bang in the middle of rural Ireland, for ...