In our weekly backyard segment, we hear from local experts on topics of interest to our backyard spaces. In this week's segment, we hear from Randy Wolf with Campbell's Nurseries and Garden Centers ...

Q: What is the name of the tree in the photo, and are the flowers, or whatever they are, supposed to hang down or grow outward? — Ed. F. A: The tree in the photo is a linden. There are different ...

Trees cool their environment and 'heat islands' benefit from it. However, the degree of cooling depends greatly on the tree species and the local conditions. In a recent study, scientists at the ...