Mature trees have many benefits. They provide habitat for wildlife, offer shade and enhance the aesthetics of our landscapes. They’re even known to significantly boost property values. As big and ...

I have always had an affection for kurrajong trees. This could be on account of their suberized trunks, distinctive foliage, bell-shaped flowers with scalloped edges, or tightly arranged seeds, ...

Keeping your tree hydrated, whatever the water temperature, is important to make sure it doesn't become a fire hazard.

With the seemingly ubiquitous supply of mechanical air conditioning around us these days, it can be easy to forget what it meant in the “old days” to have a big old shade tree in the back yard. When I ...

Industry experts and academics in the field of Christmas tree handling differ in opinions about whether the temperature of water used to water a Christmas tree makes a difference to its longevity.

For some families, the decorating isn’t complete until there’s a fresh and fragrant tree in the house. So if cutting down or purchasing a fresh Christmas tree is part of your family’s holiday ...

Here's what you need to know to keep your live Christmas tree looking fresh and healthy all holiday season long.

This past spring, two large trees in our side yard breathed their last, like an old couple who die within minutes of one another, unable to imagine life without the other. I phoned Roy Wolfe, our town ...