Looking for relief from the sun? These seven fast-growing shade trees are perfect for creating a cooler, more comfortable backyard in a short time.

DENVER — Considering how quickly fires can turn forests to ash, it may come as a surprise that the U.S. Forest Service says fire is necessary for aspen trees to thrive.Of all the various ...

Ash, aspen and cottonwoods are prominent this time of year, but there are other trees (and shrubs) that are much better selections for your landscape and offer additional seasons of interest.

They had an average of 11% aspen, 6% more than unoccupied sites. Cottonwood was not common among the sites, but occupied sites with cottonwood correlated to more willow and aspen and less conifer.

Maple, oak and birch trees are blooming. Yes, blooming. You just have to look closely enough to see the tiny flowers. By Lisa Meyers McClintick. For the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Aspen Fire Protection District has launched and expanded its Chipper Day program to encourage homeowners to create “defensible space” around their homes and reduce wildfire risk. The program provides ...

Summer is not the time for leaf peeping in Colorado, but it might be the time to consider aspen trees. Populus, billed as the country’s first carbon-positive hotel, is set to open soon at 240 ...