You'd think L.A.'s 'perfect' street tree would be a California native. So why does the city plant so many trees from ...

Large clusters of delicate, long-lasting blossoms fill yards with bursts of pink, red or purple all summer. For purple flowers, the Purple Magic Crape Myrtle Tree is a good option. It reaches a mature ...

Many municipalities and utilities around L.A. offer free trees for residents to plant in their yards or they will add trees ...

Gardeners who prefer small magnolia trees or at least smaller magnolia ... it one of the best trees for the front yard, while its tolerance for shade may make it an ideal backyard tree, as well.

A small shady backyard doesn’t mean you can ... making them a delightful addition to any shade garden. In addition to trees and shrubs, there are many ground cover options for shady areas.

and black gum trees. In order to participate in the STOP program, a school must: Have a lack of shade on a school playground or outdoor learning area. Participate in a STOP workshop to be held ...

Elliot Glassman, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, CPHD, Building Performance Leader, CannonDesign, makes the argument for architects ...

The strong mesquite is part of the legume family. Native dwellers used the hardwood for buildings, fences and tools. Its dark, amber sap was put in medicinal salves and mixed with water to soothe sore ...

Small stature trees, which will generally ... or at your church — imagine the ways in which the outdoor space will be transformed over time. Imagine the shade and calm which the tree will ...

Online ordering goes live at 9 a.m. Tuesday and will go until all available trees have been taken. Residential property owners are eligible for the program, which offers both shade and ornamental ...

There was a time 50 years ago that Texas gardeners felt they had to top many of the trees that they grew. Mimosas, fruitless ...