Chilopsis linearis, the desert willow or desert catalpa, is prized in dry gardens for its showy, fragrant blossoms which cover the tree in summer. When many native bloomers are past their spring glory ...

Lawn bordered by small trees, shrubs, and rocks - Liunian/Getty Images Not every garden has room for soaring magnolias (Magnolia spp.) or expansive maples (Acer spp.), but that doesn't mean you have ...

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 ...

Most gardeners know the excitement that comes with seeing a tiny hummingbird zip in and out of the yard. While feeders are a fantastic way to bring more of these fast-flying creatures onto the ...

If you've admired the stunning display of purple flowers in the landscape in recent weeks, you've witnessed one of Louisiana's finest blooming small trees or large shrubs: the vitex, also known as the ...

The benefits of trees are boundless. Whether it is the calming aesthetics of a tree-lined path or street, the cooling shade of a looming oak on a summer day, or the joy of watching wildlife shelter ...

A small cottage-style home framed by a tree-lined small yard - Runna10/Getty Images If you live on a property with a small front or backyard, then you might have abandoned the dream of growing a tree ...

If you've caught sight of those stunning, petite, white-flowered trees this spring, you're witnessing one of the most dazzling spectacles of the season: the fringe trees. Every spring, I receive a ...

The Texas olive (Cordia boissieri) is a beautiful small tree from our neighboring Chihuahuan Desert. It can also be grown as a large shrub. It can reach up to 25 feet in height. Despite its name, it’s ...