Fire experts emphasize the need to replace highly flammable trees like Mexican fan palms and eucalyptus with fire-resistant ...

We have been very happy with our compacta nandinas that we planted eight or 10 years ago. They have made a nice, solid bed 30 ...

Because trees can cool cities by providing shade and evaporating water into the atmosphere, greening city streets is an often ...

There's something deeply satisfying about walking outside to pick a fresh apple or peach from your very own tree. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just dipping your toes into the world of ...

Canopy Patio Awning One of the most popular patio shade ideas is a canopy patio awning that’s permanently installed. The fabric on most shade awnings is removable and should last about 15 years.

Oak trees mature slowly, especially if you want them to shade your yard. Luckily, a certain type of birch tree will reward ...

For some sprawling greenery under your fruit trees, check out these ground covers that specifically pair well with a variety ...

The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. One reason is that insect pests and plant ...

If you can't "learn to live with them," Neil Sperry suggests a ground cover that makes mowing around them unnecessary.

When planning your yard or garden, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime ...

As Melbourne sweltered through another scorching day, we tested the temperature on a footpath with no tree canopy. The ...