Q: My homeowners association requires a replacement for a dying plum tree with something similar. I want to plant a more drought-tolerant, low-maintenance small tree. Any suggestions? A: I am guessing ...

Arbor Day and local residents Josh Maurer and Michael Henry go hand-in-hand. The Alta Florist & Greenhouse owners donated in 2023 100 trees that were planted in the city in honor of the 100th ...

Plants with purple and green leaves are a dramatic way to add lush color and bold contrasts to your garden or indoor space! The combination of dark purple leaves and green foliage makes these ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaf shapes play an important role in tree identification, providing key ...

Autumn officially began last Sunday, although the true harbinger of autumn — those ubiquitous pumpkin-flavored drinks and treats — began appearing at my morning coffee stop nearly a month ago! Autumn ...

A botanical mystery has been stirring through local social media the last couple of weeks as posters ponder about that big tree with the purple flowers. Colonies of trees with large spikes of lavender ...

Sometimes Mother Nature puts on quite a show, and I think Autumn color is some of her best work. The science behind the color is a fascinating study. The display of color we enjoy each fall is ...