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 ...

Today we will be discussing one of the most delightful and useful trees in the Piedmont landscape – the charming redbud. I pay a lot of attention to the names of plants and how plant names originated.

Q: The top of my 'Forest Pansy' redbud tree is "weeping" at the top of the main trunk. Should I stake the very top of it to prevent the weeping? I planted it 2 years ago. A: Redbuds do that. They have ...

Have a big desire for trees but a pocket-sized yard? Consider planting dwarf trees that won’t overpower your space. These small saplings stay a diminutive 10 feet tall but perform like their bigger ...

Q: Can you tell me if a weeping Alaska cedar is available in dwarf size? I have a small rancher and love the look of this plant but don't want a tree that is going to overpower the house. A: That is a ...