Patrick Over reached for two white sacks in his bag as he ducked into a city Department of Parks and Recreation seed lab on ...

I often write about how flowers aren’t the only ornamental characteristic by which we should judge the aesthetic value of ...

Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

A single tree once stood guard over a hill in Arvada – a hackberry. For early settlers it was a landmark, its twisted trunk a seat for weary travelers. Legend whispers that a Native American chief was ...

Answer: Your tree has galls. Hackberries are great native trees that are tolerant of many temperature, soil condition and moisture extremes. They have a few problems that are mostly cosmetic. The gall ...

“I want one that grows fast.” Often, that’s the first criterion for homeowners shopping for a tree. But there’s a catch. “A fast-growing tree may require more maintenance and may not live as long,” ...