Barbara Butler has spent nearly four decades building tree houses all across the country. But when the Hayward-based timber expert spoke to SFGATE on Tuesday, she started the call with bewilderment.

OWOSSO, MI – This massive weeping willow is the centerpiece of a Mid-Michigan backyard – and the main reason the owner bought the house. Kathy Briggerman bought her Owosso home 10 years ago. “I’m a ...

Every family member can benefit from these elevated (literally) backyard retreats. In an era of tree house vacation rentals and biophilic design, it’s no surprise that simple backyard builds are ...

Around 20 arborists and big-tree-enthusiasts met Friday morning in the historic Senate Chamber at the Old Capitol Museum for a seminar given by Mark Rouw, a longtime volunteer for the Iowa Department ...