Flowering trees and shrubs add loads of charm to the home landscape. When you want to give that charm a southern flare, consider planting Little Gem Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem.' This ...

Bred from the classic evergreen Bull Bay magnolia (magnolia grandiflora), Little Gem has proven to be a very reliable large shrub or small tree. It works well as a hedge, as a feature plant in a ...

Dear Neil: I have a fairly small backyard, but I’d like a bold-looking tree to grow there. We need privacy from neighbors to the west. What would grow maybe 30 feet tall? A: The best option would be ...

Summer is gone, so now it's time to think about the heat. Specifically, think about the hottest parts of your yard or patio. And think about planting a tree that could shade those spots or possibly ...

Dear Neil: Please suggest some interesting small trees I can use for a zero lot line property. I'm trying to have a really nice (but compact) garden, and I'd love to have something a little different.

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Q: We lost our biggest tree in our front yard during the Aug. 3 storm. Needless to say it has left a bare-looking spot in our front yard. I have always loved the Southern ...

Q: Recently I planted a young, 7-foot ‘Little Gem’ magnolia. I’ve watered five days a week, saturating the soil each time. The leaves are dropping.-- M.W., Houston A: It could be transplant shock ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Though people often think of Southern magnolias as the most iconic type of this tree, some varieties also ...

For all you nature lovers and green thumbs in Cary, there is an opportunity this March to get a free native tree for your yard. The My Tree, Our Tree program aims to help improve the environmental ...