Native trees don't always work for small yards, but this colorful cultivar is the perfect size, and its blooms will buzz with ...

Small ornamental trees are terrifically useful, offering beauty, structure, and seasonal interest without overwhelming ...

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 ...

Whether you’re starting from scratch designing a new landscape, renovating an old one or just craving something new to add a little spark to a boring spot in your yard, a small ornamental tree may be ...

Q: I had a medlar tree in my front yard that for some reason died over the winter. I've had it for years. I'm going to have to replace it, preferably with something small and columnar that fits a ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Spring is finally here! Everywhere you look, one can find some spring color around. Some of the first plants to peek out of the ground are spring-flowering bulbs like crocus, ...

Having a small garden doesn't mean you can't enjoy the beauty that trees offer. There are plenty of compact, fast-growing varieties that will enhance your landscape and provide shade, flowers, fruit, ...

Climate change experts and urban foresters tell us that planting trees is one of the most significant ways that we, as individuals, can help battle climate change. Trees do so much — they cool the ...

Tomorrow is Arbor Day, the ideal time to plant a tree or three for a host of reasons – the soil is damp, the temperatures are warm but not broiling (yet), and more trees mean more shade, more oxygen ...

As our spaces grow smaller, the need grows for trees that fit the smallest gardens, patios and courtyards. Here is a selection of my top 10 beautiful trees that don’t top 20 feet tall. Plant these now ...