Q. Recently, I saw a tree covered with large, upright red flowers in the Japanese Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Can you tell me more about it? — Reggie Dick, Bloomington A. A mature red horse ...

If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.

Trees with white flowers offer a striking beauty to any landscape. The delicate petals of these trees provide a peaceful ...

While bold evergreens can add lovely blue-green shades to your yard, and many maples turn delightful colors in the fall, there's nothing quite like the burst of flowers from a flowering tree. If you ...

Suburban houses in a desert region have xeric landscaping. - Aaron Finn/Shutterstock Ever-increasing summer temperatures and unpredictable rainfall are unfortunate yet well-documented results of ...

Q: A friend gave me a handful of what she said were red buckeye seeds from a tree in her yard. She told me to plant them and I could have my own tree. I have no idea what to do with them. Just stick ...

Did you know hummingbirds have a favorite color? Hummingbirds are most attracted to red, a vibrant color that acts like a dinner bell for these feathered friends. While they're also attracted to other ...

In cooler regions with low humidity, one native tree offers stunning blooms with edible fruit beloved by wildlife. Here's how ...