We often recognize dogwoods by their showy flowers, but what we call “flowers” are actually bracts, or connected, modified leaves that resemble petals. As The Southern Living Garden Book describes, ...

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 ...

You may be familiar with the most common dog wood species, but did you know there are many more fascinating options you can ...

"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 ...

On Backyard Farmer we'll see some beautiful examples of spring flowering trees and more. On this week's Backyard Farmer we'll see some beautiful examples of spring flowering trees and hear about the ...

WHEN it comes to landscaping, don't be fooled by a tree with gorgeous blooming flowers. It may look like a beautiful addition to your yard, but its scent could leave you gagging. Not only does it ...

The white flowers of Bradford pear trees that bloom every year are an early sign of spring. The trees make for a pretty sight while cruising down a neighborhood street or strolling through the park, ...

If you’ve noticed flowering trees looking particularly beautiful this year, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. Trees and shrubs in some parts of Michigan have been enjoying a spectacular spring bloom ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Take a drive around the ...

Flowering pear trees are blooming across Lincoln, their white canopy framing Capitol Parkway and forming white clouds in Woods Park. But you could mark them all with a big red "X." Flowering pears — ...