A There are several small trees that will work well in a garden. While some of these trees do produce dry seed pods or capsules, they don't bear fleshy fruits. Your choice should be based on how much ...

Crape myrtle The "lilac of the South" gets its name from its crinkly, crepelike flowers and from foliage that resembles the true myrtle. Although native to China and Japan, crapes carry on here as if ...

In this stressful spring, we’ve been cheered by the bright blooms of flowering shrubs and ornamental trees such as forsythia, quince, viburnum, lilac, cherry, crabapple and redbud. If these plants ...

Discover how to grow lilac, Syringa, and you can enjoy clusters of fragrant blooms in mauve, pink, purple, or white in the springtime. Meet their simple needs and lilacs are easy to care for, ...

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Blooming in May-June and again in August-September, this stunning lilac tree is the perfect way to elevate your outdoor space and enjoy bright lavender-purple flowers spread over the entire canopy ...

Bursting into bloom in May-June and again in August-September, this gorgeous lilac tree is the ideal addition to jazz up your outdoor area, boasting vibrant lavender-purple flowers that blanket the ...

Q. I would like to ask about the possibilities of growing in Houston: flowering crabtree and a purple lilac tree or bush. Will they thrive in this climate? -- O.T., Houston A. You can grow crabapples, ...

WHAT a blessed relief it was to see the rain last week. The soil was parched dry several inches below the surface and some of the plants in our garden were beginning to suffer. This is worrying, but ...