In a moment of sheer extravagance, I purchased a dwarf redbud, Ruby Falls, and now have staked out a prominent place in the backyard for it to flower and flaunt its weeping branches. In a moment of ...

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 ...

The Redbud tree is prized for much more than its small size might indicate. Adaptable and dependable, it provides year-round interest -- but is especially attractive in springtime. "Few trees herald ...

A cozy-looking house surrounded by trees and bushes - Artmarie/Getty Images With their tumbling branches boasting a waterfall of leaves, weeping willows are like something out of a storybook. These ...

With its small pink flowers, this tree is one of the first brilliantly colored signs of spring in Michigan. The eastern redbud is a haven for pollinators and ideal for planting in yards. Commonly seen ...

Q: My landscaper is recommending a redbud tree in the planter attached to my pool. I asked him if that’s a good tree to plant so close to the pool. He said it was, because it wasn’t messy and was ...