Acorns from oak trees feed birds and squirrels, as well. Wheeler suggested several different types of vines which people can grow on their fences. She said coral honeysuckle is “one of the best ...

This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade impacting Illinois forests and home gardens ...

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

If you’re considering adding trees or shrubs to your landscape in the coming growing season, winter is the perfect time to do the research you’ll need to find the right kind. “Choosing the right ...

Altadena residents and arborists are sounding the alarm about protecting the town’s trees as crews get set to begin phase two ...

"The best time to do structural pruning is at planting." Fast-growing tree flummoxes homeowner: 'The next best time is now' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Structures, rather than vegetation, served as the primary fuel for spreading flames, but fire-resistant landscaping helps. It ...

Homeowners often choose willow trees due to their high water tolerance, but there are other water-loving trees to try. River ...

Sometimes by this time in February, the hellebores planted many years ago in a flower bed are showing buds, but that hasn’t ...

This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...

Deodar cedars are evergreen conifers native to the Himalayas, in areas between Afghanistan and Tibet, but they also grow happily around ... as conifers and native oak trees, said fire safety ...

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to ...