A woman walks around a felled tree along South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times) 31,560 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve ...

Every avid gardener knows the benefits of a trimming chainsaw. But it's not always a wise idea to shape your trees with one. It's heavy-duty, noisy, and too messy. A hand saw can also get the job done ...

Deciduous trees and shrubs lose their leaves in the fall and can provide color, texture and interest to your yard. Evergreens keep their leaves or needles throughout the year and can act as windbreaks ...