Today is the first day of spring, and here in central Ohio, the day will be greeted by some of the first flowers of the new season. Not crocus, daffodils or even hellebores, but the odd-shaped ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Witch hazel is a fascinating flowering shrub that makes a wonderful addition to your landscape because it ...

Description: This deciduous, slow-growing shrub, one species each native to China and Japan and two from North America, is somewhat of a rarity. Reaching a height of 10 feet, it showcases alternate, ...

Witch hazels unfurl their scented flowers in midwinter, offering a welcome spot of color. Credit: Yorkey&Rin/Flickr Witch hazel is sometimes called winterbloom, which is a clue to its period of ...

Dear Roger: You promised to invite people to your garden when the witch hazels were blooming. It's about that time, and I'm waiting for my invitation. - A reader Dear Reader: I haven't forgotten. I ...

So, have you been out in your garden yet to smell the flowers? That is a strange question, Eric. After all — much of the snow is gone. Last week I was looking out my backdoor and I saw at least 6 ...

Q: We lost several mature shade trees this summer and are looking to replace them with a variety of more colorful ones. Ones that interest us include witch hazel, thornless honey locust, ginkgo and ...

Dear Roger: You persuaded me last winter to grow some Chinese witch hazels for winter color and fragrance. It’s time to order them now for fall planting. Please list a couple of sources for me. Also, ...

Winter hung on this week as we count down until spring. However, this weekend we all can get a peek at spring as the Agri-Plex (formerly Agricultural Hall) at the Allentown Fairgrounds hosts the ...