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 ...

In the Las Vegas Valley, both shade and water are critical resources — and a new lawsuit is bringing to light how one is sometimes sacrificed for the other in our desert community.

Grass and weed killers are commonly used to keep lawns looking immaculate and free from unwanted vegetation; however, homeowners have voiced their concern about the potential impact of these chemicals ...

Many homeowners wonder how to get grass to grow beneath a tree, where it often is bare or patchy. “It’s better for both the grass and the tree if you don’t try,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic ...

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

In A Nutshell Nearly 90,000 nurses tracked for 18 years showed neighborhoods with more visible trees had 4% lower cardiovascular disease rates, while areas with more grass had 6% higher rates ...

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 ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - By this time in a normal winter season, Lincoln is supposed to see about 16.4 inches of snow. We’re not even a quarter of the way to that mark. Experts say this is the time to ...

WA's oldest grass trees are being rescued from the bulldozer, preserving a unique part of the South West's natural heritage.

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 ...