There’s a particular kind of afternoon light in Bay Area gardens that people don’t talk about enough. It filters through ...

The harshest growing conditions for trees lie in urban and community landscapes, including private yards. Unfortunately, these trees are also the ones with the highest value and the ones that pose the ...

First of all, it is important to choose a good planting spot where the tree has a good opportunity to thrive. So, that means ...

Trees can add beauty and value to a home landscape — if you plant the right species and find the right spot for it. Here are ...

A shady spot makes your summer better, and it also saves you money on your electric bill. Whether you need a quick fix this ...

Most wetlands can be replaced in some way. But swamps, which are a vital form of wetland, can't be rebuilt, Michigan experts ...

Unsplash Most people worry about frost killing their trees in January. Far fewer think about what a relentless July sun can do to bark. Summer sunscald is quieter than a storm, less ...

Scientists have planted American trees in China, Korea and elsewhere to attract hungry insects. Their hope is to identify the most damaging bugs before they cross the ocean. Scientists have planted ...

QUINCY–Skip Bowles began as the new City of Quincy Forester on Monday. He was introduced during the city council meeting, where the Tree Commission Chair gave an update about the challenges facing the ...

If there is one leaf shape everyone knows, it’s the maple leaf. Botanically, it’s known as palmately lobed. Just the other day, I was ogling some Japanese maples at a nursery while lamenting how ...

Rumors about the Toronto Maple Leafs' alleged admiration for what the Boston Bruins did over the past calendar year spread like wildfire through the fanbase over the past week. With the Bruins going ...