Elevating your property's curb appeal is never a bad idea. One simple but creative idea that can increase it? Planting a small tree in your yard. When done right, landscaping is a pro-approved ...

Japanese Tree Lilac (‘Syringa reticulata’), more simply called Tree-lilac, is a tree native to Japan, introduced to the U.S. around 1880. It is a smallish tree, usually 20- to 30-feet tall, with stiff ...

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 ...

Mother Nature's got a sweet gift in store for moms (and the rest of us) this Mother's Day. Sunday marks the 107th annual Lilac Sunday at Harvard University's Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, and ...

What you need to do when the blooming season ends to make sure next year’s crop thrives. Light pruning of dead or damaged lilac branches should be done right after flowering finishes, but there’s an ...

At garden centers, on garden tours, over dinner and in emails, people are asking about a tree with fragrant white flowers. It's a Japanese lilac tree (Syringa reticulata), a gorgeous beauty that ...

Have you ever been caught behind a slow-moving car that’s obviously sightseeing? It might be me. A favorite summer pastime is driving around town looking at trees, flowers and landscapes, and if the ...