In the sweltering heat that descended in recent weeks, I am especially aware of the cooling effect of urban trees. In the ...

Crabapple trees (Malus spp.) produce fruits that attract a wide range of birds and mammals. Different types of crabapples can ...

Most crabapple trees are hardy in Zones 4 through 8 and prefer a sunny location. Mature sizes vary on the variety, so check the label.

Some fruit trees are notorious for producing a big crop one year and a much smaller crop the next. Here's what to know and ...

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

These three blooms not only fill the air with their sweet scent but also grow thick and lush enough to offer a sense of ...

These three blooms not only fill the air with their sweet scent but also grow thick and lush enough to offer a sense of ...

Located off Embarcadero Road in Old Palo Alto, Gamble is a historic public garden dedicated to providing horticultural ...

One of the best ways to attract birds to your garden is by planting the flowers, trees, and shrubs that they will enjoy and ...

If your plants' leaves are looking lacy—or you're seeing patches of dead grass in your lawn—Japanese beetles may be to blame.

These biodiverse, nature-friendly hedgerows are naturally a little on the untamed side, as the plants need room to flower and ...

Home to a veritable ‘Noah’s Ark of species’, thanks to never being ploughed, sprayed or fertilised, our churchyards offer a ...