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 ...

Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees, but don't have ...

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 ...

A There are several small trees that will work well in a garden. While some of these trees do produce dry seed pods or capsules, they don't bear fleshy fruits. Your choice should be based on how much ...

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: My prize 'Appalachian Red' redbud tree split down the middle of the trunk in a storm. Half of it went down, but was still attached to the trunk. We raised the downed half and bolted it back ...

My son lives in a row home in Harrisburg and has a small courtyard. It is very shady and damp. He is having difficulty growing ANYTHING. His redbud tree just died and apparently nothing else he's ...