You're right. I need to supply more info. To me, ornamental means smaller, more decorative and not a shade tree. Like anyone, I want it all-flowers, color, etc etc. Okay, but to get back to reality, either one or the other would be fine. Fall is my favorite time of year though so some color would be nice, but not a must have. The roofline that it needs to fit under is for the first story-no gable end just straight across. I guess I didn't consider an evergreen there, but I appreciate the suggestion as I will be able to see it in winter from my kitchen. I'll have to research that a little more. In the meantime, here is a list of trees that caught my eye when I went to the nursery today. I have to research some more, but would truly value any opinions. Twisty Baby Locust Viburnum Mohican Tree form Does this have berries and flowers? I didn't even know viburnums came as trees too. I don't know anything about them, so I didn't even know what to ask the guy when I was there. If berries, are they poisonous? I have a baby now so that is something to consider. I know I said I wanted something bigger than a hydrangea tree, but they are so, so beautiful. I already have some hydrangeas in the yard, so I wanted something different, but I may just have to reconsider. The guy also mentioned a dwarf lilac tree. I have a lilac bush in the yard already, but again I'm willing to reconsider. I just feel like the lilac tree and the hydrangea tree are the "safe" choice as they are very popular, but maybe that's for a reason :) Dwarf Burning Bush Tree form I really liked the color of the Korean Sun Pear tree, but I think it may grow too big for the area. Could I just prune it? On another note, we need to buy some shade trees for the back yard too. We have a linden back there already. We live in a new neighborhood and the houses are very close together, so we actually need them for some screening. The houses behind us are on a hill. Some trees that caught our eye today were: Burgundy Belle Maple (although its not super tall) Red Sunset Maple Northwoods Maple Autumn Blaze Maple (neighbor has one already really close to our property line, so we will benefit from that in the future). Any thoughts on these or other suggestions? Oh, and do all maples have those "helicopters?" See, I really am over my head here! At least I am willing to learn! The first time I ever planted anything was 3 years ago and I often get compliments on my perennials. Now if I could just figure out these trees!

I actually have a Heartland Legacy stove, just like the one on Desperate Housewives. It is a beautiful stove to look at but really mostly a worthless piece of c____ to own. In 8 years the stove was replaced in it's entirety 3 times and now all of the mechanical components of the oven need to be replaced as the oven no longer works. all 4 times, on different ranges, I have had the same complete blow out of the electronic parts. There is obviously a very, very serious technical problem with these stoves. And the customer service is awful!! The quality really wouldn't be acceptable in a $500 stove let alone one that cost 10 times that. Stay away from this stove!!!

Caityross, I've attended the MA Annual Cacti and Succulent show a couple months back. Here's their web page with details on vendors within your region. https://sites.google.com/site/cssmblog/annual-show I'm sure you can reach out to them and you will find some very nice plants. Incidentally, you can always try the nearest BBS/ Walmart/Home Depot/Lowe's, they will always have some succulents in stock.. Bernard

One problem I've found with Landscape Design types is a lot of them look at plants from a purely artistic standpoint...without thinking of what grows well where or ecological considerations. If you are in Metro West, I highly recommend you check out Garden in the Woods...they sell native plants and are a great source for hard to find natives. Also look into your county soil conservation district. Neither is as "full service" as you are envisioning. If you are interested getting help with landscape design using native plants, there is Native New England Landscapes, Inc. I've never used them myself. I also suggest you check out the Arnold Arboretum to see what mature specimens of plants you are considering look like in your climate.