The fall colors of large woodland trees seemed a bit more muted and more sporadic compared with previous years, likely due to the drought. For example, in some woodlands, shagbark hickory leaves ...

Look closely at the yards you find most appealing and I'll bet you'll see that they have not only large shade trees but also some smaller "understory" trees. These often-overlooked specimens fill in ...

Providing a welcoming habitat for birds in winter is as easy as planting cold-hardy trees that will provide much-needed shelter during that chilly weather.

World War 2 housing boom, when planners commonly planted fast-growing species such as silver maples to create instant canopy. The trees grew quickly, but they are all nearing the end of their life ...