The pine needle drop this fall seemed to be heavier than usual, quite possibly because of the extremely dry weather for much ...

Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...

In his classic book of essays, Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold described his changing view of wolves. Initially, like many ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...

The money tree (Crassula ovata) is considered easy to care for, robust–and a good luck charm. However, over the years, the ...

Ojai resident and consulting arborist Jan Scow has been working with plants for 58 years and caring for the trees that live ...