"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One great thing to love about beautiful blooming trees is the welcome shade they offer come summer. In ...

If you're looking to plant something big in your front yard (or elsewhere) to really draw the eye and make a bold statement, a flowering tree is a natural choice—and what color is bolder than pink? As ...

A beautifully landscaped back garden with lots of different trees and shrubs - Tetra Images/david Engelhardt/Getty Images Do you have a sunny spot in your yard that you'd dearly like to fill with a ...

Crape myrtle The "lilac of the South" gets its name from its crinkly, crepelike flowers and from foliage that resembles the true myrtle. Although native to China and Japan, crapes carry on here as if ...

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 ...

TREES AND SHRUBS add structure, color and interest to any landscape. Those with dark leaves play a key role in mixed borders, where their colorful foliage contrasts beautifully with blooms of ...

Pruning these woody plants back in winter could damage them or ruin their spring flowers.

Do you have a sunny spot in your yard that you'd dearly like to fill with a beautiful tree that doesn't get too large and won't overwhelm your entire garden? Of course, a small tree that also has ...