Q: I’m so disappointed and very sad! Last year I planted several crepe myrtle plants in my backyard. Now, my neighbor's ...

How much water a crepe myrtle needs depends on whether it's a newly planted or established plant. Learn how much water crepe ...

Flowering trees and shrubs are a great way to bring blooms to your landscape with little effort. Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) is one of the most colorful and romantic flowering trees available.

Saucer magnolias are among the first trees to bloom in spring. This one is at the Dallas Arboretum.(Courtesy the Dallas Arboretum) In a city with often-mild fall colors and a downright dreary ...

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives ...

Q: My neighbor pointed out a part of my big pink-blooming loropetalum shrub that has white flowers. Why did this happen? Do I have an off-breed loropetalum? — Jack Chilton, north Decatur ...

Looking for flowering shrubs that, like “mad dogs and Englishmen,” aren’t afraid of the midday sun? These stunning plants can ...

The entomologist urges everyone to make their yard more ecofriendly by planting plants that provide food for insects.

Aiken Master Gardeners return to the Aiken Farmers Market in April. Bring your horticultural questions to the Master Gardeners each Saturday of the spring and summer months.

Though many mightn't know the official flower of their city, educated guesses might go as follows: In northern China, the Chinese rose flower or syringa. In southern China, azalea, bougainvillea ...