A large tree blocks a Palo Alto street after a wind storm. Courtesy Carol Hubenthal. Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in ...

It was a normal workweek for Blythe electrician Steve Dir last October when suddenly a pipe hit him in the chest. A day later, he noticed a lump on his right breast, but he didn't think much of it, ...

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your gardening skills, want to take in the pre-spring flower blossoms or learn about how to build a backyard ADU, you’ll find plenty of opportunities in our February ...

Here is one stark sign of the prolonged drought in Southern Arizona: Even some cacti and desert trees are withering from lack of moisture. Native plants are "definitely seeing the effects of the ...

Apple trees need regular pruning for size management, improved fruit production and quality, and strength to help them hold ...

So what are the best plants to prune in December, and how exactly should you go about it? We’ve consulted with Richard Barker ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and reduces the risk of disease. Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to ...

Late fall is an ideal time to prune many trees and shrubs because their branch structure is visible after the leaves have ...

Tree pruning, the removal of unwanted branches and twigs, is crucial for maintaining the health and structure of ...

Trees across Michigan are just wrapping up their display of fall color, with the reds, oranges and yellows of oak trees often taking center stage. That annual autumn color fest may be at risk, though, ...

Winter's coming but in Florida, the weather is great for yard work in cooler temperatures. And there are plenty of tasty ...