The North Hollywood weather station — which is closer to my residence than any of the other 273 such stations throughout ...

All coconut palms produce water, though some, like tall varieties, will produce more than others, like dwarf varieties. The ...

People are ready to put down roots. So here’s a look at eight trees that are — for better or worse — popularly planted in ...

Dogwood trees are a common and beloved sight in local gardens. While as many as 60 species of trees and shrubs are in the genus Cornus, the most common locally are our native flowering dogwood (Cornus ...

The spring holidays of Passover and Easter are here and with it, we celebrate new spring foods: asparagus, peas, chives, and ...

We have absolutely loved all the warm spring sunshine of the past weeks, but even we were glad of the downpours in the last ...

Elephant Apple, a lesser-known yet highly nutritious crop of Indian origin, traces its roots to Southeast Asia. Rich in ...

A carpet of ground cover plants will cover unsightly bare soil and help suppress weeds – here are some top options to choose ...

Longboat Key town commissioners discussed at length an exemption for storm-related tree replacements that would axe a two-for-one replacement requirement.

Santi recommends the following planting distances for trees and other types of vegetation: Small shrubs (under 3 feet tall): 3 to 4 feet from the foundation Medium shrubs (3 to 5 feet tall): 4 to 6 ...

After months of cold weather and drought, recent rain has brought nature back to life. Columnist Joyce Bupp reflects on the ...

Among the oaks, white, red and bur oak all stand tall as ecological heavyweights. Their acorns feed wildlife, their canopies ...