Japanese gardens are popular for many reasons, not least the tranquility, harmony and beauty associated with them. These qualities can be applied to any yard in a myriad of ways. If you are keen to ...

I love the many small flowering trees that help brighten our landscapes through the spring season. When I see them bloom, I know that we are beginning to transition into warmer weather. Blooming now ...

This lovely tree, native to Japan, blooms in June when many other trees are done for the year, making it a popular stop for ...

Many small ornamental trees brighten the Chicago region with their spring blooms: redbuds, crabapples, serviceberries, magnolias, wild plums and many more. Cherries, not so much. The Japanese cherry ...

Asian persimmons (Diospyros kaki) are eye-popping small ornamental trees. They have wonderful yellow and orange fall color and produce copious quantities of large orange fruit that hang on the tree ...

Spring-flowering trees bring color and beauty to our late winter and spring landscapes. The earliest flowering types typically begin to bloom in late January or February (although they are blooming a ...

With their other-worldly blossoms and attractive growing habits, these trees will become the jewels of your garden. Getty Images/Jacky Parker Photography Flowering trees make for a stunning ...

Check out our guide to the best spring-flowering trees that Southerners love. You'll want to plant at least one of these ...