Persimmon and pomegranate trees are considered climate forward in the North Bay while also dressing up ... Cotinus (smoke bush), Nyssa sylvatica (tupelo) or Lagerstroemia (crape myrtle). There are ...

I have waited all season for my hydrangeas to bloom and had nary a one until now. Now, they are covered. Why now? Nothing has ...

The best artificial Christmas trees have a realistic look and feel to spread holiday cheer, while saving you the hassle of trekking to a local tree farm or parking lot. They also can be used year ...

A good artificial Christmas tree sets the stage for holidays and celebrations, and choosing the right one will bring a cheerful, festive vibe to your home. Our team tested 32 artificial trees and ...

Crape myrtles are iconic Southern classics, featuring pink flowers, red flowers, yellow flowers, and purple flowers. The backs of these plants peel throughout the seasons, giving the tree a ...

If you’ve been pining to plant a tree, now is a great time. The season’s cooling temperatures and still-warm soil mean less stress on newly planted trees, which allows them to direct more ...

Q How do I save the holly tree (see reader's photo)? How best to prune the crape myrtle right on the edge to the left of neighbor's trash cans? It is too tall. Thank you so much. A First for the ...

A golfer died after being hit by a falling tree at an Oregon golf course, officials say. Getty Images/iStockphoto A beloved golfer died after being pinned by a falling tree on an Oregon golf ...

Trees, shrubs, vines: crape myrtle, bayberry (Berberis), beautyberry (Callicarpa). Fall color: maidenhair (Ginkgo biloba), goldenrain tree (Koelreuteria). Store unused fertilizers and pesticides in a ...