Fast-growing, drought-tolerant trees are slowly spreading across grasslands on every continent except Antarctica. Given how desperate we are to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, millions of new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jacaranda tree in bloom against a blue sky - Simon Mcgill/Getty Images Also known as the fern tree because of its fern-like ...

VIERA — A tree-lined street. It's what many people dream of when imagining the perfect place to live. Trees turn inhospitable environments into paradises, offering not just shade and respite from the ...

For all the attention we give our flower beds, trees are an indispensable part of our landscape. Oaks, pecans, magnolias and others add shade, character and beauty to our yards. But behind their ...

When I'm talking to people about pruning trees, one of the topics I will sometimes bring up is pruning away branches that are going to be a future problem. For the most part, trees are fairly good ...

Backyard Farmer looks at potential problems with trees and more. Backyard Farmer looks at potential problems with trees and new hardscape trends in the horticulture industry. The Backyard Farmer ...

Q: I have a house in Houston. Does blooming of tropical trees like Bauhinia, Erythrina and Tabebuia depend on their age or size? I plant these trees in the ground. They freeze. They come back but they ...

Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward off insects ...