Design is best interpreted figuratively. Even when owners love the outdoors, the best way to translate that affection between a home’s roof and its walls requires a healthy dose of moderation. “There ...

The trunk might be the most neglected part of a tree. Leaves get the most attention, followed by the roots. But a trunk should not be taken for granted as it must be sturdy and healthy for the rest of ...

As UC Marin Master Gardeners, we have an obligation to provide science-based information. Sometimes, though, the science we need is elusive. Take the strawberry tree, the Arbutus ‘Marina’ or unedo.

Cherry blossom branch with tree trunk in the background and petals on the grass - Liliya Krueger/Getty Images Whether you are planting sweet cherries (Prunus avium) or sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), ...

With flaking bark in shades of olive, gray, brown, even red, Chinese quince ( Pseudocydonia sinensis ) has a smooth trunk that makes you want to reach out and touch. The tree's orange-red foliage in ...

Q: We have a beautiful 20-foot katsura tree that has about a 4-inch-diameter trunk. We had it planted by a local nursery about two years ago, and it has done beautifully until late summer. Then the ...