Set the tree against a dark background, however, and its flowers will absolutely pop. The subsequent seed pods, Chinese-lanternlike capsules strung in showy clusters, provide final proof this is ...

FLOWERING in a burst of rich yellow, the kowhai tree from New Zealand is often taken to be a form of laburnum, the golden rain tree. However, the kowhai is in full flower now, the branches and ...

The yellow flowers are pea-shaped (Baptisia is in the legume family) and will last three to four weeks. After flowers fade, pea pods up to 3 inches long form, holding numerous tiny black seeds.

If you live in a warm climate, consider planting this unique, fragrant tree in your yard. It will reward you with stunning flowers and a sweet aroma.

Aside from a Christmas tree, very few plants say Christmas like a poinsettia. It could be because of the brilliant red shades that are available, or that they complement Christmas colors well, but ...

The lowly pigeon pea offers many benefits to akamai gardeners. Not only is it a drought-tolerant, small and attractive tree but it also offers an edible crop and fixes nitrogen.

Bladder senna is a very pretty shrub or small tree in flower at the moment. Indeed, it has been in flower for a few weeks and will continue to produce its pretty yellow or orange flowers into late ...

"I REMEMBER being really down and I thought, 'you know what, I'm going to end this, I'm going to the lookout and I'm going to jump'." A DRIVE around Central Queensland at the moment will reveal a ...