Homeowners often overlook how quickly trees grow during the warm months, when extra sunlight and rain push branches outward ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Finally, spring has sprung and summer is on its way. The hot days and warm nights are welcome for us, but summer isn’t always so kind to our trees, especially in our urban ...

Many tree owners prefer to start trees in fall or spring, but it's still possible to plant them during the summer. You'll just need to give your trees a little extra attention. There are many things ...

Yes, you can grow small shade trees that create dynamic interest, as well as cooling shelter and charms that extend through ...

UK beech trees typically lose less than 5% of their seeds to Cydia because the cycles starve the moths into low numbers ready for masting years. But when trees are out of sync, seed loss can increase ...

Proper tree care often involves pruning. While the technique is important, timing also plays a role in the tree's well-being. We asked expert Ben Vaughan, a certified arborist who serves as urban ...

California State, Los Angeles, professor Eric Wood, left, and former CSLA student Christian Benitez take a break from searching for birds in Los Angeles, as a public works crew collects tree branches ...

Severe pruning — a.k.a. “coat racking” — is never good for ficus and other evergreen trees, but pruning during high heat is even worse. Evergreen trees like the ficus that were heavily pruned outside ...

Heat is stressful for humans and trees alike. The summer sun scorches moisture from soil, burns leaves and dries out roots. Older trees may be better adapted to the heat, but younger ones can also ...