The last weekend of March, metro Atlanta was subjected to the highest pollen count in nearly 35 years, with it surging to more than 14,000! Despite the sneezing, itchy eyes and yellow vehicles, I do ...

Question: Large, yellow flowering trees are appearing in several neighborhoods. What is their name and would it be a good one for my yard? Answer: Gardeners know summer has arrived when spikes of ...

While flowering shrubs and perennials certainly have their place in your garden, spring-blooming trees are equally valuable. Many pollinators depend on these early blooms for nectar, while birds stake ...

It will soon be spring. How do I know? The Japanese Magnolias are in bloom. Nothing signals the arrival of spring better than flowering trees. There are many spring flowering trees that will soon be ...

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. But, when do dogwoods bloom? They typically flower between early spring and early summer, ...

Question: We have recently noticed a number of yellow flowering trees in older neighborhoods. What are they and where are they available? Answer: You have spotted the golden rain trees producing large ...

This spring's National Cherry Blossom Festival was expected to attract an estimated 700,000 visitors for the March 27-April 11 celebration. And as always, the horticultural star of the show was the ...

Pearl acacia is a large shrub, native to Australia, that can be pruned into a tidy 10- to 20-foot-tall tree. From late fall ...

Spring is coming, and soon many trees will bloom before their foliage emerges. I enjoy spring, because driving by a golden trumpet tree in full bloom with its bright yellow flowers makes me happy. If ...

Witch hazel has scented flowers that can be vivid orange, yellow or red, standing out on any grey January day. Plants such as ...

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