Growing Trees in Pots

I am looking for small trees that I can place in pots around my swimming pool to give the impression of a cooler, more hospitable climate. I was thinking 8-foot trees would be ideal, but I need to kn...

Leaning Towards Shorter Trees

A week ago, a gigantic pine tree fell over and crashed into a house in Sherman Oaks. Luckily, no one was hurt, but what happened should serve as a reminder of the hazards presented by large trees in ...

Manageable Trees

Q: I’d like to plant a nice green, shady tree, not too tall nor wide. It would have full sun but no sprinklers and you could hang lights on it during holidays. I have done research in a number ...