It’s surprising how often the bigger trees are the last addition to a garden, when they really should be one of the first.

Vitexes: These small trees put on a stunning display of purple flower spikes each May and June. A second flush sometimes ...

When I think of a "cheery" tree, I think of quaking aspens. Why cheery you might ask? While there are no leaves this time of ...

Itching to establish new some trees in your yard? Choosing a beginner-friendly species that will do well in your specific ...

The main technique for reducing the size of an overgrown deciduous shrub is called heading back. Heading cuts are intended to ...

Pink flowering trees create a focal point in the garden, offering outstanding color and eye-catching blooms. These trees also ...

Ornamental and fruit‐bearing trees will begin to bloom this month in home gardens and along the Blossom Trail in eastern ...

Pomegranate trees can grow either along the coast or inland, unlike most deciduous fruit trees, which prefer a chillier ...

If needed, extensive pruning should be done to spring-flowering trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune ...

The dormant season is a great time to sow flower seeds, establish trees and shrubs, and get started on the vegetable garden.

Houston’s landscape may look browner than usual after this week’s frigid spell, but where the environment is healthy, there is no such thing as the ‘dead’ of winter. Hundreds of species of creatures ...