Chilopsis linearis, the desert willow or desert catalpa, is prized in dry gardens for its showy, fragrant blossoms which cover the tree in summer. When many native bloomers are past their spring glory ...

You don't have to plant only flowering perennials to attract butterflies to your garden. Trees work great, too, as long as ...

If you want a compact plant to adorn your yard with lovely blooms while also attracting butterflies and birds, consider this ...

Native trees don't always work for small yards, but this colorful cultivar is the perfect size, and its blooms will buzz with ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as “dwarf trees” in garden parlance and don’t grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

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When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...