Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A tree surrounded by green lawn is a pretty picture for many people, but it’s hard to achieve — and tough on the tree. “Turf grass ...

Spring and tree pollens peak at different times as the year progresses. But they are both spreading northward across the U.S.

When I recently purchased two new trees to plant in my lawn, I was advised to keep the grass from growing next to the tree trunks. Is there some reason for this? I like the look of grass growing under ...

A well-manicured grass lawn complements a home and property, but it's not for every home or every homeowner. Lawn ...

More pollen means more misery for allergy sufferers, who have been having a difficult time in recent weeks as grass and tree pollen counts have been high during a warm spring. “It’s been pretty ...

A multi-institutional study led by UC Davis finds that living in urban areas with a higher percentage of visible trees is associated with a 4% decrease in cardiovascular disease. By comparison, living ...

Q: Can you tell what might be the problem with my hibiscus? It’s losing leaves every day. I did try fertilizing it in case that’s what it needed. – Patty F. A: Overall, the hibiscus’ health looks very ...

A tree surrounded by green lawn is a pretty picture for many people, but it’s hard to achieve — and tough on the tree. “Turf grass and trees don’t go together well,” said Stephanie Adams, a plant ...