There are several benefits to planting not only to beautify your yard, but also to feed your family.
 | Flowering trees add charm and grace to the landscape. There are few gardens so small that a flowering tree can't be added. If you choose wisely, the tree can provide interest in several seasons, not just when it is in bloom. |
 | The beautiful flowering dogwood tree will probably always be one of the most well loved trees in America. There are several varieties of the dogwood tree and even more plants in the same Cornaceae family. |
 | The sweet smell and exotic leaves of Mimosa trees add an exotic touch to a landscape, but you'll need to be prepared for a lot of cleanup. |
There is nothing more gorgeous in spring than the graceful branches of the redbud tree outlined in glowing magenta-pink flowers. |
Sambucus, or elderberries, are fascinating plants. There are species of Sambucus growing across the globe and indigenous people have used them since the beginning of time. |
