Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is a gorgeous small tree that flourishes in the sandy, acid soils of East Texas and other similar soil areas, but it frustrates many North Texas gardeners.

Historically, nothing said spring had arrived any better than a flowering dogwood tree. It remains a favored tree in Southern landscapes. Sometimes you may see an occasional dogwood in bloom in ...

Dogwood trees are universally popular, and it’s no wonder. At this time of year they put on a spectacular show, their brilliant white blooms lighting up the spring landscape, but they can be a ...

However, unlike most other flowering trees that disappear into the background after blooming, flowering dogwoods continue to perform in other ways. That is why I call them A Tree for all Seasons.

A flowering dogwood tree blooms in a yard. - Mark C Stevens/Getty Images Dogwoods make a stunning addition to any garden. The ...