Structures, rather than vegetation, served as the primary fuel for spreading flames, but fire-resistant landscaping helps. It ...

Tropical trees like plumeria do not thrive in most parts of the United States because they require hot and humid conditions.

How far would leaf-eating insects go to dine on their favorite food? Perhaps the other side of the world, according to ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Ecology, led by the UAB and CREAF, analyzes 25 years of evolution of 445,000 trees ...

This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...

Stark aerial photos of the Eaton and Palisades fires show blocks of ash where houses used to be, and a surprising number of ...

From mastering the watering routine to perfecting soil type, there's a reason fiddle leaf figs are one of the biggest ...

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

The main technique for reducing the size of an overgrown deciduous shrub is called heading back. Heading cuts are intended to ...

Erosion can whisk away valuable topsoil and even cause whole embankments to collapse. These plants will help lock soil in place while adding ornamental value.

Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and ...

Here's a garden expert's advice on how and when you should prune lilac bushes to enjoy fragrant spring flowers.