Those who cherish trees may not be aware that over eighty percent of the root system of a tree occupies a zone about one foot below the surface of the soil where sufficient oxygen necessary for the tree to survive remains.

The Critical Root...

There has been some debate over whether San Francisco's oldest living plant, a Leptospermum laevigatum commonly known as an Australian tea tree, should be classified as a tree or a shrub. Here is a discussion of the definitions of trees and shrubs...

How to Get Grass (And Other Plants) to Grow Under Your Evergreen Trees

For those of you with a plethora of evergreen trees in your landscaping, you may be struggling with growing anything underneath them. We are going to be sharing our top ...

For those of you living in California, you may be wondering what lawn care is appropriate over the cooler winter season. Here are some suggestions to ensure that your grass stays happy and healthy until spring rolls around again.

Tree Branching: What is Opposite Branching?

Unless you spend an extensive amount of time around trees, you may not have noticed that they have different types of branching . Let’s take a look at the differences.

Depending on the tree you are...

Here are our top tips and tricks for winterizing your potted trees and ensuring that they stay safe and warm this season.

The Basic Anatomy of a Tree
We know what a tree is – but there is no precise definition which is completely recognized of what a tree is in ordinary language or in botany. 

In the broadest viewpoint, a tree is any plant formed with an...

Fall is one of the best times to take care of the landscape with fertilizing practices, adding in bulbs, sowing grass seed and more.

Soil quality and health is the most important part of a successful gardening and landscape beauty. When you take care of the soil, the rewards help your garden plants to flourish.

You may find the idea of growing sunflowers in your own landscaping to be a little intimidating. However, it is not as difficult and time-consuming as you may believe. Here is our full, detailed guide to growing these bright, cheery flowers in your own backyard.