Few plants can be considered as quintessentially Southern as the magnolia. Their big, waxy, glossy leaves juxtaposed with heady, fragrant flowers are familiar sights to Southerners. They bloom in a ...

Nothing brightens up a home’s curb appeal quite like a flowering tree with brightly-colored spring or summertime blooms. But while most flowering trees produce white or pink flowers, if you’re looking ...

Magnolias are generally known for their stunning blooms and large, glossy leaves, but there are many species with other ...

The Hidden Gardens of Old Town Tour took place Sunday afternoon. Featuring nine beautiful landscapes, this walking tour drew in hundreds of garden enthusiasts. Each home boasted something of its own ...

It looks as though a small Mother's Day theme will be released in FarmVille this year, and with it might come two new trees. Either way, we have a pretty good feeling these trees will be released, ...

DEAR JESSICA: This small plant or bush was installed by the previous owner of my home some seven years ago, and I don’t know what it is. Its delicate flowers are very pretty but it’s a bit leggy, so I ...

Magnolia trees are desirable for their small to medium rounded form; large, sometimes fragrant flowers; attractive green foliage that is evergreen in some species; and their resistance to insect and ...

Throughout our neighborhoods and the city, the most prominent and visible large pink flowering tree is the saucer Magnolia, Magnolia xsoulangiana. When you see an "X" placed before the species ...