Large clusters of delicate, long-lasting blossoms fill yards with bursts of pink, red or purple all summer. For purple flowers, the Purple Magic Crape Myrtle Tree is a good option. It reaches a mature ...

Some birds relish their fruit, minus the seed, which works well if you're looking for seeds to propagate neem trees. However, their biggest advantage lies in their shade-giving property, thanks to ...

Amur maackia has a vase shape with rounded crown. The compound leaves lend a fine-textured and airy appearance to the tree ...

Those of us with city gardens or limited planting areas expect a lot from trees we plant. Stewartia is suited to growing in ...

Q: The grass underneath my shade trees dies back every year no matter what I try. What’s the most shade tolerant turfgrass?

The weather is getting cooler, and the trees are dressing in different colors. Here's a list of some of the best trees for fall foliage.

Most people know how to slash energy costs indoors, but did you know you can save up to 25 percent on your energy bill with ...

High in the boughs above us, the hackberry tree lays out its riches just as the fall migration is reaching its peak.

The Bradford pear makes a beautiful sight for fall-lovers, but they're invasive in Ohio and illegal to plant, grow and sell. Here's why.

Soil erosion is a serious environmental issue that can lead to the loss of fertile land and increased sedimentation in ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and ...

Contemporary cycling is all about spandex and personal bests. The bicycle designer Grant Petersen has amassed an ardent ...