USDA hardiness zones: 8-10 Height and spread ... The high moisture content of quaking aspen trees often means it's the last one standing in wildfires. The moist deciduous leaves and thick twigs ...

Firefighters have announced progress on containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the North Carolina mountains, but are warning that fire danger remains from dry and windy conditions. Meanwhi ...

Millions of fallen trees from September's Hurricane Helene ... About 250 homes are in the Pickens County evacuation zone with more in neighboring Greenville County, authorities said.

The region’s forests are adapted to fire. It’s a natural and necessary part of the ecosystem. Today’s megafires, though, burn ...

These two letters were received earlier in March and ran online at but did not appear in print on the same day. We’re ...

Mountain View Earth and Arbor Day Celebration: Mountain View’s Earth and Arbor Day Celebration will have live music and ...

He helped establish our hillside preservation zones ... streets with trees, sidewalks, bike lanes and access to mass transit to reduce traffic congestion. The city needs to protect the confluence from ...

Thinking of swapping out your front lawn for a new xeriscape? Don’t forget to think of the trees. If a tree has been growing ...

With thoughtful planning, Central Oregonians can safeguard their properties and nurture vital wildlife habitats.

By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The Sandpoint City Council heard a number of updates on ongoing, big-ticket projects at its regular March 19 meeting, queuing up a busy season going into April and ...

When Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources established Erie Bluffs as a state park, they made the ...

Sometimes called “growing zones” or “gardening zones,” USDA plant hardiness zones refer to areas of a map developed by the ...