Few average Joes can correctly identify every species of oak growing in North America. That’s the kind of Final Jeopardy-level knowledge typically reserved for foresters, wildlife biologists, and very ...

Oak trees have been around for more than 50 million years, with individual trees easily living 1,000 years. One of the oldest oak trees in the U.S. is believed to be at least 2,624 years old. The ...

Trees are an important part of every community. Since the beginning, trees have furnished us with two of life’s essentials, food and oxygen. Streets, parks, playgrounds and backyards are lined with ...

Trees just can't be beat for providing shade in the yard and creating a relaxing and lushly green atmosphere. When you're starting with a bare yard that lacks trees, it can be tempting to ignore the ...

Now is a good time to plant shade trees. The recommended varieties for the San Antonio area include live oak, Texas red oak, cedar elm, Mexican sycamore, Montezuma cypress, Mexican white oak, ...

(WHTM) – Planting a tree helps the environment, will add character to your outdoor space, and can provide shade once it reaches maturity. Since trees can take decades to reach their full potential and ...