"Read ‘em and weep," the poker players say. People who plant a weeping tree in their yard certainly won’t cry. Rather, weeping trees with their long drooping branches add a note of peace and ...

Are you aware that Arbor Day in New York State is celebrated today, the last Friday in April? While I’m sure most people may have read or heard about it, in the course of our busy lives, Arbor Day isn ...

If you are looking for a dependable tree that is adaptable, look no farther. Redbuds (Cervis) are one of the most appealing native trees. They now come with different colored leaves, different colored ...

Spring is here! Redbuds are opening and coloring the landscape. When I first think of redbud (Cervis canadensis or Judas tree), the Saluda Grade comes to mind. The many trees planted along the mile of ...

In a moment of sheer extravagance, I purchased a dwarf redbud, Ruby Falls, and now have staked out a prominent place in the backyard for it to flower and flaunt its weeping branches. This lovely ...

Trees with vibrant spring blossoms are often at the top of gardeners’ and landscapers’ planting lists. Their popularity is likely due to the attention the flowers attract this time of year, the ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners. Hope everyone enjoyed a blessed Easter with family and friends. Lots of Easter egg hunts occurred in the Valley last weekend. Backyard gardeners are ...

With its small pink flowers, this tree is one of the first brilliantly colored signs of spring in Michigan. The eastern redbud is a haven for pollinators and ideal for planting in yards. Commonly seen ...

Spring is Act I of nature's most colorful show. Trees are flowering everywhere, and we live in an area that is host to many varieties of trees, which is why the show is so spectacular. When one group ...

Redbud trees bloom early in the spring before the leaves come out. These trees are in the legume family with peas, lentils, beans, lupines, clover and kudzu. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria grow in the roots ...