Ornamental trees make a great focal point, giving more structure and framework to any landscape design. One example is the flowering crabapple (Malus spp.), a well-recognized ornamental tree closely ...

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

“It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple-tree is connected with that of man.” –Henry David Thoreau, 1862 The Donald Wyman Crabapple (Malus sp.), one variety of the flowering crabapple, ...

When you're considering adding trees to your outdoor space, you'll need to make sure to choose a compact option that won't damage your home or driveway.

The bloom isn’t usually a complete full bloom, but more of a scattered flowering. My magnolia does ... I have seen apples, crabapples, magnolias, viburnums, and now lilacs with a few blooms ...

Jackie Bantle You may have noticed some distinctive webs in your trees during the last couple of fall seasons. I first ...

Don Kinzler examines the branch of an ornamental crab tree along University Drive in South Fargo on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. When twig bark is scratched, a green cambium layer indicates the twig is ...

After writing that plants should not go into the winter dry, I had several readers ask about watering this past week and when to stop. This is a great question and one that I never really thought ...

If you're hoping to invite birds to your yard, these pink blooming trees may be the answer. Encourage avian visitors with ...

The heat and drought of this summer in southern Illinois are likely the stressors that have triggered the large production of ...

The Muscatine City Council discussed whether to remove several trees from Riverside Park that are near the watermelon slice statue.