Gardening author and podcast host Kathy Jentz praises the beauty of the blooms. "The flowers are borne on long branches in ...

“The main cause of exposure to poison hemlock is misidentification,” Marshall said. “Because it is often confused with the ...

The reason poison hemlock is becoming more prevalent in Eastern Iowa may be the result of a number of factors, but experts ...

Above me, a lone robin chirrups from a branch of the maple tree. Beside me, a fanciful hummingbird flits around the feeder.

Trees can enhance a residential garden in several ways, particularly by adding to the landscape’s beauty,” writes columnist ...

Flowering trees can make a big statement when they're in full bloom. Every yard should have at least one such tree.

The number of native trees on the campus of Fairmont State University recently increased with help from a grant from the West ...

The Cercis siliquastrum, commonly known as the Judas tree, is the enchanting Mediterranean species you need to know. With its heart-shaped leaves, vibrant blossoms, and easy maintenance ...

Two of my favorite flowering trees, and perhaps yours, too, are the redbud and lilacs. Both are just finishing their springtime show now and will concentrate on producing leaves, deepening their ...

Q: I planted a gorgeous Rising Sun redbud two weeks ago. The leaves are going partially limp and I’m worried about my expensive tree. — Missy Garrett, Decatur A: I agree that this tree ...

Crabapple trees are already showing both leaves and flowers ... are tiny and green in the middle of these colorful bracts. And redbud trees, which are small too, are covered with pinkish/purple ...