The white dogwood ( Cornus florida) is perhaps the most well-known white flower tree. There are around 60 species of dogwoods ...

What to know about woody shrubs in your landscape. Woody shrubs and small trees have many overlapping characteristics.

These 16 fast-growing flowering trees may look tempting, but they often create headaches for homeowners. Here's why they're ...

Invasive plants are meeting their match. Driven by the desire to protect Missouri's ecosystems, a University of Missouri ...

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and low, spreading growth habit, which reduces flame height. Ranging from ...

Supplemental watering, weeding, and managing pests will go a long way to keep landscapes growing through the summer.

Not all plants are innocent. They might look beautiful in your garden or harmless on a windowsill, but some plants are far ...

Oregon botanist Suzie Savoie uses wildflowers to transform home gardens into water-wise, fire-resistant pollinator havens.

As more and more tree donation organizations pop up in the Mountain West, experts explain trees' abilities to cool the ...

The Tree the Point program is about planting seeds for future generations by providing free trees to people affected by the ...

Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you're picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, ...

Lavender is a great addition to any garden. Here's how the little purple plant can improve your yard—and increase your resale ...