In the 1940s, Bing Crosby hit the song charts as he crooned “Poinciana, your branches speak to me of love, pale moon is casting shadows from above.” The Poinciana of song is the Royal Poinciana or ...

SAXONBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- All the trees welcoming you to the Main Street of Saxonburg have to go. The dwarf flowering pear was recently declared invasive. Now the state says Saxonburg needs to get rid ...

Dwarf myrtles include cultivars that are less than 4 feet tall when fully grown. These smaller crepes give all the brilliant color of their taller cousins, but because they’re smaller, you can get a ...

In January, I recognize the blessing of living in Southern California each time I step into my backyard and see a navel orange tree laden with fruit. As winter sets in, imbibing a daily dose of juicy ...

If you own or rent a small patch of sun, you can grow apples. So-called dwarf fruit trees, a.k.a. patio apples, are gateway plants for budding urban permaculturists. One of the first things I did when ...

"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 ...

Trees are an indispensable part of the landscape and of our lives. They give our lives a sense of permanence and stability. They add beauty and tranquility to our homes. Trees just make us feel better ...

If you are limited on space, want to create focal points, add height to your balcony or terrace, or just want to block out a view or create some privacy then growing a tree in a container could be the ...

One of the great springtime pleasures is seeing cherry trees in full, glorious bloom. These mostly ornamental trees are native to Japan, China and Korea. The species has more than 120 cultivated ...