Nurseries in Virginia and surrounding states have observed an uptick in vascular streak dieback on redbud (pictured), maple and dogwood. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and ...

Redbuds in bloom are a most welcome harbinger of spring. Their dense clusters of magenta flowers bloom early, providing splashes of color against a winter landscape of browns and grays. Is the name ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you spot lavender-pink flowers clustered on bare tree branches in early spring, you've probably ...