Frankly speaking ornamental trees and plants are more decorative as compared with the trees and plants which are used for commercial gain. In case of residential landscaping by the ornamental trees you should understand mostly smaller trees that can't be used to support hammocks, tree houses, or tree swings. So if your yard is very small you can also use these trees for decorating your landscape. Small ornamental trees can assuage your impulse to have a tree in your yard, but as opposed to other trees yuor yard won’t be overwhelmed  and its curb appeal won’t be ruined. In case of truly tight areas it is recommended to be content with an ornamental plant but even these small additions can add beauty and/or fragrance for your home.

Flowering Ornamental Trees
Flowering ornamental trees are often the most prized possession of a homeowner's landscape. These trees contain both the beauty of a flower but still they are small trees. They should be used to create a truly magnificent addition to your yard. There is the opportunity to choose a tree with any number of blossoming traits; you can plant a saucer magnolia for its large pinkish white blooms, crape myrtles for their long blooming period, or dogwood trees for their horizontal branching.

Weeping Ornamental Trees
Weeping ornamental trees are also in favor among many home owners. They have long, slender, looping branches which are coveted to add immense and unique aesthetic value. Some weeping trees, such as the weeping cherry tree, are also flowering trees. Also as in case of flowering trees gardeners can find species having various sizes, flowering traits and growth seasons.

Ornamental Plants
Ornamental plants are also a great way to enhance your landscape and decorate the interior. Plants or shrubs differ from trees not necessarily in size, but in the lack of a single, distinguished trunk. You can prune some shrubs in order to make them appear like a trunk. It should be mentioned that due to this they are mistakenly referred to as an ornamental plant.

While ornamental trees almost always need some sort of care, ornamental plants typically require diligent care to achieve the best results. Their main purpose is to bring enjoyment to a home gardener.

Ornamental Tree Care and Hiring an Arborist
In most cases in can be very useful to hire an arborist while considering to plant ornamental trees. Even if you are an experienced gardener, an arborist will probably be able to offer you advice you either didn't know or wouldn't have considered. You will be provided with the information concerning how specific species perform in your local climate and what special care may be required for them. They can also give you ideas  which can help you transform your yard and enhance its beauty for years within the framework of the ornamental tree you're planting this year. They will also check whether you should remove old trees which currently grow on your lawn and teach you how to prune trees and treat various tree diseases.