Trees grow slowly, and their ability to adapt or migrate is limited. As climate zones move north and higher in elevation, trees that once flourished in the U.S. find themselves in hostile territory.

With all these benefits, there seems little reason not to plant trees, except if your yard is largely shaded. Plants all need sunlight to grow, after all. Fortunately, there are quite a few shade ...

But the same quality that allows them to grow so fast creates brittle wood, which is why branches frequently break off the trees in windy or stormy conditions, littering the ground and creating ...

If you bought a live pine tree for Christmas, you may be thinking about planting it in your yard. Here in Tucson we are in Sunset Zone 12. Most pine trees that do well in our desert are imports ...

Fortunately, there are a fair few cold-hardy species to choose from. These expert-recommended fruit trees that grow in cold climates are a good place to start. Malus pumila is a compact ...