If you listen to Jerry Parson’s and my radio show Gardening South Texas, you know we have been emphasizing that this is a good time to plant shade trees. (The show airs on KLUP (AM 930) from noon to 2 ...

Q: My landscaper is recommending a redbud tree in the planter attached to my pool. I asked him if that’s a good tree to plant so close to the pool. He said it was, because it wasn’t messy and was ...

January is a good time to plant shade trees. If you plant now, the tree will have time to develop some roots before it is challenged by our summer temperatures. Good options include Texas red oak, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This flowering tree (just like the mighty magnolia tree), native to woodland areas, has exquisite sweet ...

The branches of redbud trees throughout the Brazos Valley are covered with flowers, a sign that spring has arrived. Redbuds, which are deciduous, have long been popular for their early spring flowers.

Blooming trees are one of the most beautiful sights of spring, and the eastern redbud tree really knows how to put on a good display! “There are so many things to love about this tree,” raves Andrew ...