Trees are critically important to life on Earth. They help clean the air, transform carbon dioxide into oxygen, provide shade, cool temperatures, retain storm water, raise property values, provide food and habitat for wildlife and improve mental health. Since trees are so good at taking care of us, ...

Trees provide us with many gifts: shade, wind breaks, erosion control, beautiful foliage, an invitation to birds and other wildlife and, in the case of fruit or nut trees, something tasty to harvest. Like other perennial plants, when selecting a tree, first consider the location. The amount of sunli...

Spring is for the birds! This is the time of year when migratory birds who have been vacationing in their tropical homes fly north to their annual breeding grounds. They are busy building nests, finding mates, and populating our bird feeders. It is prime bird-watching season. There are many ways to ...