Emblazoned with 5- to 10-inch pinkish-purple, saucer-shaped flowers in early spring, saucer magnolia is a backyard showstopper. It’s a deciduous tree with a rounded form that needs at least 6 ...

This will be one of the first trees in your yard to flower in early spring, and then fruit berries in summer. In the fall, you’ll get to enjoy bright red and orange leaves.

It is no secret that maple trees have the best fall color, but with their typical height ranging from 60–90 feet tall, it can be difficult to commit to planting one in your yard.

There are obvious benefits to having trees in your yard. They will help define your space, add shade, increase your property value, attract birds and add beauty to your outdoor surroundings ...

TONIGHT ON "BACKYARD FARMER" WE'LL SEE SOME BEAUTIFUL SPRING FLOWERING TREES AND DEFINE SOME COMMON WORDS ON PRODUCT LABELS. THAT'S ALL COMING UP NEXT, RIGHT HERE ON "BACKYARD FARMER"!

Spring yard and garden season is a great time to add plants that birds love. Many of the trees, shrubs and flowers that produce habitat and food for birds make great backyard landscaping, with ...

So far, this spring has been good for blooming trees and shrubs. One that comes to mind is Saucer Magnolia. This lavender-blooming, multi-stemmed tree is still holding on to blooms in some areas.

The value of spring-flowering shrubs and trees also extends beyond their beauty in the garden. Many produce flowers that help sustain pollinators that are looking for food sources early in the ...

Flowering trees in your yard are truly a feast for the senses. Come spring and summer, these majestic beauties sing with stunning, colorful blooms.