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

Ornamental grasses can add extra depth ... Its dramatic leaves have a pointed end, with spiky purple or pink flowers. This grass grows best in zones 4–9. In colder climates, this grass ...

Small flowering trees bloom in March and transform gardens with beautiful blooms — like deciduous magnolia. Japanese Cherry flowers bring beauty and grow well in sandy to clay soil in USDA zones 5 to ...

Read our guide to learn more about small trees, the different climates and soils in which these ornamental trees thrive ... featuring pink flowers, red flowers, yellow flowers, and purple flowers.

If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and ...

Are you looking to add some year round greenery to your outdoor space? These evergreen ground covers are a perfect way to ...

• Make a “base plan.” Measure your property with a tape measure or the measuring app on your smart phone. Plot it on grid ...

While spring, summer, and early autumn call for prettily tidied ornamental gardens, now’s the time to let them be! As the ...

Having a septic tank in your yard can be a huge eyesore. One way to make it less unattractive is to plant a luscious bulb ...